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Despite the House easily passing a bill that would suspend the program allowing Syrian and Iraqi refugees into America until key security agencies certify that they don’t pose a security risk, District area lawmakers and officials said they’d still welcome those from the worntorn, terrorist hotbeds. “I feel strongly that we should be welcoming refugees from all over the world, as is our country’s proud heritage,” said D.C. At-large Councilman David Grosso, an In-

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dependent. “I am very disappointed in other local elected officials who are demonizing those fleeing violence – refugees – as perpetrators of violence. Whether a refugee is from Syria, Eritrea, Honduras, or somewhere else, in D.C. and the country broadly we should be doing more to welcome them and help them be safe,” said Grosso, 44. The anti-refugee rhetoric advanced by leaders in several states across the country is shameful and the District takes pride in being a

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Residents Give Thanks, Share Blessings By William Ford, D. Kevin McNeir and Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer, Editor and Staff Writer From Ward 8, where Council member La Ruby May continued a tradition in Southeast on Monday, Nov. 23, established by the late Marion Barry, who served the District for over 30 years as mayor and council member, to the Verizon Center where nonperishable food donations poured in to support a community effort to feed over 3,000 families in the Greater Washington Area, giving thanks and helping those less fortunate remained the focus as Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, ap-

proached. And while the national holiday, celebrated in both Canada (in October) and in the U.S. (November), as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year, traces its historical roots in long-established religious and cultural traditions, it has also been recognized in secular manners as well. In the U.S., the modern Thanksgiving holiday tradition can generally be traced to a 1621 celebration at Plymouth in present-day Massachusetts prompted by a good harvest for the Pilgrims and Puritans who began leaving England in the 1620s and carried the tradition of Days of Fasting to New England. Up until

1682, Thanksgiving proclamations were mostly made by church leaders in New England and then by both state and church leaders until after the American Revolution. George Washington proclaimed the first nationwide thanksgiving celebration in America, marking Nov. 26, 1789, “as a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God.” In modern times, the U.S. president, in addition to issuing a proclamation, also pardons a turkey, which spares the bird’s life and ensures that it will spend the duration of it roam-

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Women Break WI H O T the T OCycle P I Cof S Domestic Violence Compiled by D. Kevin McNeir / WI Editor

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Marlow's 23-year-from domestic victims and stricter restraining order policies, people, one woman Takoma violence Park, Maryland. old This daughter survivors moreDespite rights for victim's families is nottold the her first the timefather that Mali has hadare to treated. battle Islamist insurgents. a campaign led by muloftinational her daughter threatened her still “She's using her own personal to intervene on behalf of a victroops, militants have been able to strike at will, often targeting prominent locations like the life, the lifeBlu of Hotel their child, story, her ownstandoff personaloccurred. pain to tim, a domestic violence assesscity’sand Radisson where the seven-hour she knew something had to be push forward,” Davis-Nickens ment unit coupled with further Sub-Saharan Africa has been victimized by a series of Islamist-led assaults but they are often overlooked done. 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Marlow help people begin to have a dia- We need to address both the vicshared her George’s story with the audi- Residents Prince County Makeviolence. Season Bright Fortunate logue about domestic tim andfor the Less batterer,” Marlow ence at the District Heights Also present at the event was said. Prince George’s County churches, schools andtothe Domestic Violence Symposium Mildred Muhammad, thearea ex-leaders, Marlow would also like seepoon May 7 at the District Heights wife lice department came together for programs a community effort involving of John Allen Muhammad, designed to raisethe Municipal Center. The sympo- who annual Baskets Giveaway!” on Saturday, Nov. 21 giving was“Thanksgiving sentenced to six consecawareness among children in sium was sponsored by the utive life terms without parole at public and private schools. SheAct away over 900 turkey “baskets” four different locations. Class Family and Youth Services by a Marylandpresident jury for his roleCEO in Karen feels children need to be educatProductions and McConnell-Jones, who has Center of the city of District the attacksforinthe ed about beenBeltway the chiefSniper coordinator past five domestic years for violence. the community Heights and the National Hook- 2002. Mildreddrive, Muhammad is “Wetohave to stop being pasThanksgiving said she’s committed helping others more than Up of Black Women. the founder of After the Trauma, sive-aggressive with poor chilever before. Marlow has written a book, an organization that helps the dren about domestic violence,” Ingrid Turner, former Prince George’s County Council member rep“Color Me Butterfly,” which is a survivors of domestic violence Marlow said. resenting District 4, sponsored turkeys for two of the locations: Shamstory about four generations of and their children. Marlow has worked to break Ministries Century Church District Heights, Pastor domestic violence. The book is mah “I lived in fear21st for six years. Six thein cycle of abuse in herwith family, McLaurin andown Drew-Freedman School inspired by her experiences, Middle years in fear isinaSuitland. long time. It is and is confident the policies she out to all the volunteers andthing to Mayor Malinda of MountforRainer help andMany those thanks of hergograndmother, not an easy to come out Miles is pushing will for starttheir that in making the look of appreciation on the faces of the families, with some acher mother this andday hercomplete. To daughter. see of,” she said. process. She said every time makes she reads tually being tearful, me want to give more and do moresaid for the people community,” Turner Mildred Muhammad “I planoftoour take these policies to excerpts said. from her book, she still people who want to help a Congress and implore them to can Pastor not believe the ofwords domestic victim change our laws,” Marlow Johnson Newcame Mt. Nebo Baptistviolence Church has beenmust a collaborative partner with Class said. Act for from her. “Color Me Butterfly” be careful of how go Soto into and “I his willteam not stop until thesethe polithe past four years serving the Capitol Heights area. they Officer helped make day a won the 2007 National “Best thethe victim's area. life, and understand cies are passed.” tremendous success by serving Hyattsville Books” Award. that she may be in “survival Tia Carol Jones can be reached “I was just 16-years-old when mode”. at tiacaroljones@sbcglobal.net my eye first Announces blackened and myRecommendations “Before you get to 'I'm going Bowser lips bled,” Marlow said. to kill you,' it started as a verbal WI Davis-Nickens, presitoElaine Honor Marion S. Barry, Jr. dent of the National Hook-Up On Monday, anniversary of the death of former D.C. of Black Women,Nov. said 23, therethe is one-year no Mayor Marion S. way Barry, Jr., Mayor Muriel Bowser announced recommendaconsistency in the domestic tions from the are D.C. Commission violence issues dealt with by to commemorate and recognize the Honorable Marion S. Barry, Jr. The Commission was tasked with identifying ways to honor the late Mayor of the District – often referred to as ‘Mayor for Life.” The recommendations include: commissioning a bust or statue in front of the John A. Wilson Building; renaming Good Hope Road; renaming Frank W. Ballou Senior High School in Ward 8 where Barry served as the Councilmember until his passing; and naming the new student center at the University of the District of Columbia. The final recommendations, culled from a list of 30, were developed based on public input solicited during this summer’s public engagement forums. Earlier in the year, Bowser renamed the District’s summer youth employment program to the Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program, and she expanded the program to include 22–24 year-old participants. The 13-member Commission is comprised of former and current elected officials, businesses community leaders, and family members of the late Marion Barry, Jr.

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We have to stop being passive-aggressive with poor children about domestic violence. I plan to take these policies to Congress and implore them to change our laws. I will not stop until CBC Leaders Mark 150th Anniversary of End ofare Slavery these policies passed.

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Congressional Black Caucus [CBC] Chairman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) joined nationL.Y. Marlow al leaders on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in a press call to kick off a celebration of the historic 150th Paul Trantham John E. DeFreitas, Shevry Lassiter, anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. The event marks the ratification of the 13th Amendment and will encourage the official Roy Lewis, Corey Parrish, recognition of December 6th as Abolition Day. Travis Riddick, Nancy Shia Joining Butterfield were: Judge James Wynn, 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals; Cornell 4 / May 15 - 21, 2008 The Washington Informer / www.washingtoninformer.com William Brooks, president, NAACP; William “Meredith” Ashley, great-great-grandson of James Mitchell Ashley (sponsor of legislation that became the 13th Amendment); the Rev. R.B. Holmes, past president, National Baptist Congress of Christian Education; and Benjamin Crump, president, National Bar Association. PHOTOGRAPHERS CIRCULATION

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WHUR Raises Thousands to Feed Hungry Community Initiative Makes Season Bright By Diandra Bolton Howard University News Service The holiday season can be especially difficult when a family has no money to buy gifts or, more importantly, to feed itself. Howard University’s radio station, WHUR FM, and Howard students took to the streets around the university and the airwaves from sunup to sundown to alleviate some of the financial and hunger problems facing the less fortunate with their annual Food 2 Feed event with a 12-hour food and donation drive. WHUR Deputy General Manager Sean Plater said the event takes a lot of work and coordination from the radio station’s staff and students, but it’s worth it. “This is a major undertaking,” Plater said. “It is one of our biggest events of the year but it’s the most important because we help so many people. It affects hundreds of thousands families. That’s what this station has always been about.” “For one dollar you can help three families with a meal.” This year, WHUR raised $77,433 this year, nearly $2,500 more than it did last year, officials said. All funds donated are used to purchase nonperishable items and other holiday trimmings through

Wegman’s grocery store. The food is then split, half of it goes to the Shabach Ministries and the other half goes to the Capital Area Food Bank. According to the Capital Area Food Bank website, it has partnered with Food 2 Feed since 2008 as part of its effort to feed more than a half million people annually. Shabach Ministries is a Baptist organization that offers emergency services, including food. While students spanned out across the streets in and around the university, radio personalities Tony Richards, Mo Ivory and George Wilburn were in station promoting the event to the station’s listeners. People were able to make donations online though the Food 2 Feed website via a phone bank staffed by volunteers or by bringing donations and checks to the station. Paij Mears, who once worked at WHUR and WHBC, the student-run station, always returns to help with this event, despite having moved on from the stations. “I think Food 2 Feed makes a great difference in the community,” Mears said. “We provide food, money clothes and all the essentials for winter. It works perfectly together because the radio station has such great reach and the homeless need as much help as they can get.”

On the streets, volunteers were lined along Georgia Avenue, Bryant Street and Sixth Street, cheering and shaking their Food 2 Feed buckets for any donation amount. Aaliyah Mead, a freshman biology major, was excited to participate for the first time. “I really want to help out this holiday season,” Mead said. “I want the inner city to really feel my impact as a student here. I figured it was the least I could do.” The station’s drive is in its 38th year, but this year featured a first. “This is the first year that we’ve done Food 2 Feed on campus,” Plater said. “We’ve been at the Reagan building in the past and in the area of the new Trump hotel. It’s good to be back home doing this event.” Shabach Ministries is under the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. Lawrence Weaver, a member of the church, explained why his church supports this event. “We’ve been doing collaboration with WHUR for the past few years and we’ve been collaborating with them to feed the hungry, especially for this season right now,” Weaver said. “A nice amount of our church members are always involved in this event. One thing is for sure there are many people from all different walks of life are helped by this ministry.” WI

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Black Facts NOV. 12:

1845 - Macon B. Allen becomes the first African-American lawyer admitted to the bar. 1883 - Abolitionist, orator, Black rights advocate and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth dies at her home in Battle Creek, Michigan. 1895 - The National Negro Medical Association is founded. 1970 - Charles Gordone, who also works as an actor and director, becomes the first Black playwright to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He received the honor for his play “No Place to Be Somebody.”

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1895 - Novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas Jr. dies in France. His father was the more famous Alexandre Dumas [Sr.], who penned such works as “The Count of Monte Cristo” and “The Three Musketeers.” Dumas Jr. was also an accomplished writer. His most famous work is “La Dame Aux Camelias.”

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1753 - Revolutionary War soldier and patriot James Robinson is born in Maryland. Robinson, who was enslaved, was promised his freedom for fighting heroically in America’s War of Independence at the Battle of Yorktown. He won a medal for the bravery he displayed and was told he would be freed. However, after the war, he was sold back into slavery. He died in Detroit in 1868. 1929 - Berry Gordy is born in Detroit. He establishes Motown Records in 1957 and builds it into the greatest Black-owned record company in U.S. history. 1961 - Ernest Davis becomes the first African-American to be awarded the Heisman Trophy, which is presented each year to college football’s top player. He was drafted by the NFL but was diagnosed with a particularly deadly form of leukemia shortly thereafter. He died at age 23.

NOV. 29

1780 - After initial racist opposition, Blacks are welcomed into the Continental Army to help fight for American independence from Britain. Some Blacks fought for the British after military leaders for the crown promised them freedom if that side prevailed. 1997 - Coleman Young, Detroit’s first Black mayor, dies at age 79 of respiratory failure in New York. He presided over his adopted city for an unprecedented five terms.

NOV. 30

1875 - Black inventor Alexander P. Ashbourne of Oakland, California, receives patent #170,460 for an improved biscuit-cutter. His invention improved the lives of cooks, who previ-

ously rolled, shaped and cut biscuits by hand. 1912 - Legendary filmmaker and photographer Gordon Parks is born in Fort Scott, Kansas. 1924 - U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm is born in Brooklyn, New York. Chisholm becomes the leading Black female politician in America. She serves in the New York State Assembly and the United States Congress and runs for the Democratic Party nomination for president in 1972. Chisholm dies on Jan. 1, 2005.

DEC. 1

1878 - Arthur B. Spingarn, a Jewish historian, lawyer and activist, is born. He, along with his brother Joel, was a principal organizer of the NAACP. He was an adviser to several organizations that focused on improving the plight of Blacks. 1955 - Rosa Parks’ simple act of refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama, sparks the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which in turn ignites the civil rights movement. It also vaulted Martin Luther King Jr. into the national spotlight as he serves as the spokesman for the boycott and, as a result, becomes the leader of the civil rights movement. 1987 - James Arthur Baldwin, novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, and civil rights activist, dies at his home in St. Paul de Vence, France. 1989 - Legendary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey, who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City in 1958, dies at age 58.

DEC. 2

1891 - Black historian Charles Wesley is born in Louisville, Kentucky. Wesley was one of Black America’s most productive historians and a strong advocate of the need for Blacks to know their history. His major works include “Neglected History,” “Collapse of the Confederacy,” and “Negro Labor in the United States.” He had a long association with Carter G. Woodson’s then Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History (ASALH) in Washington, D.C.

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AROUND THE REGION WHAT ARE YOU MOST THANKFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY?

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JOEL JOHNSON

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I am thankful for the dialogue that the city and the nation is having in regards to the lack of diversity and acceptance in this country. For centuries there has been inequality and a lack of acceptance of people. And I believe that opening up a dialogue will make a difference not just for us, but also for our children. For that, I am thankful.

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DENNIS ANTHONY

TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND

DANIELLE HINTON

TKIA GASKINS

I am thankful for the fact that there is a spirt of reconciliation and a desire for peace with all of the conflict that is taking place. I am thankful that my family, in particular, is safe and healthy and happy. We’ve had a really good year.

I’m thankful to still be able to wake up. I have had some back luck. I was in the hospital this year and almost died two times – I had an aneurysm, and I stopped breathing. And I was brought back from that. I’m thankful to be here today. I don’t want anything; I’m just happy to be here.

IThis year, I’m definitely thankful for my family. I’ve lost a few grandparents over the past few years so I’m thankful for my immediate family and my extended family and friends who feel like family. I’ve done “Friendsgiving” here in D.C. over the past few years and it’s a great alternative for those who can’t travel because of time and things of that nature. I’m thankful for my support system.

I am thankful for having my mom here on earth. I lost my father about 15 years ago, but it feels like yesterday. I’m thankful and grateful for family and the love they show, which can’t be replaced. I thankful for my friends and the friendships we share. I am thankful for my new job which will allow me to be able to do more things with my family and will allow me to enjoy myself.

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5 D.C. Councilman David Grosso is among the local lawmakers in favor of allowing Syrian refugees into the United States. / Photo courtesy Newsmax.com

genuine refugee and is not known to present security concerns to the United States. It also includes an additional layer of enhanced classified screening measures for those refugees from Syria and, according to protocol; the U.S. Government prioritizes admitting the most vulnerable Syrians, particularly female-headed households, children, survivors of torture, and individuals with severe medical conditions. “I believe that our nation has a moral obligation to help those fleeing oppression and persecution. In fact, it’s a sentiment as old as our country’s founding,” said Ward 6 Democratic Councilman Charles Allen. “I would welcome Syrian families to our city and I believe the Obama Administration has a very strong and thorough refuge and asylum system in place,” said Allen, 37. “When I see the comments by some of the leaders in our country – sharing hate, fear, and bigotry – I know that they do not represent the best in us nor the values we share in the District of Columbia.” WI

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NNPA President Urges Support for Black Lives Matter By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer For many elders who participated in the Black liberation movement of the ’60s and ’70s, the burgeoning Black Lives Matter movement is history repeating itself — in a good way. Benjamin Chavis, famed civil rights leader and president of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, emphasized the need to support the youth on the front line as he moderated the first of ten lectures in a series on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage in Northwest. “This lecture series will be a part of an accumulation of archives and documents to be made available to those in D.C. and around the world,” Chavis said. “It’s our responsibility to make sure our young people know more then what we know.” Chavis spoke of the significance of the lecture series’ being held at the Thurgood Marshall Center. “Thurgood Marshall was much more than the first African-American on the Supreme Court. He was a freedom-fighting lawyer and intellectual,” Chavis said. “Everybody talks about the Brown decision, but you have to look at all of the struggle before that.” “What does Thurgood Marshall have to do with Black Lives Matter? Everything,” he said. Sam P.K. Collins, journalist and founder of AllEyesOnDC, a grassroots public affairs program, joined Chavis for his discourse, insisting that the movement must be all-encompassing for everyone who is a part of the African diaspora. “We need African unification all across the world,” Collins said. “We have to realize that we are all one. Our unification and our salvation is on us.” Chavis contended that Black

Lives Matter came out of the insidious disregard for Black life by law enforcement, the judicial system and people who are sworn to uphold the law but that many problems the Black community faces can be solved by the community itself. “I’m concerned about what is going on in Chicago,” he said. Our mark of excellence is not about taking somebody’s life; that’s playing right into the enemies’ end game.” “The little brother got killed in Chicago … You are going to take this grown man’s son because you can’t get the grown man. You’re a coward, and it needs to be said,” he said. Chavis subsequently called out Black clergy in Chicago. “Black preachers in Chicago need to stand up more. I can’t understand why we’re not out there more. These are our children. We have to stop the self-destruction of our people. We have to get the guns and drugs out of our community, not the police.” Chavis reiterated that the establishment of America has no concern for the interest of Black Americans. “Just last night, Democrats and Republicans voted against Obama’s climate change bill. You ask, ‘What does that have to do with us?’ Sixty-eight percent of our people have asthma,” Chavis said. He also acknowledged that the connotations of “Black Lives Matter” scares many people, and that’s a good thing. “Black Lives Matter disrupted the consciousness of America, even with some Black folks,” he said. “I want to remind you when Black power came, it was met with the same uncomfortableness.” “Prior to ‘Black is beautiful’ and ‘Black power,’ ‘Black’ was a negative term and not a powerful term. This is another ‘Black pow-

er’ — in your face,” he said. “Quite frankly, some of us need to be shaken up; some of us are too comfortable.” “It’s not just a hashtag; it’s a movement. I’m here not to judge our young people but to be encouraging. It has always been historically necessary for us to get in the face of our oppressors,” Chavis said. “Black Lives Matter should not be viewed by us as something extreme or not just reaction but the cumulative effect of the young people in our community wanting a better quality of life.” “We cannot afford to have a young people marching by themselves — we have to march with them and stand with them.” WI

5Civil rights leader Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Jr. with journalist and activist Sam P. K. Collins stand side by side before an audience attending the first Black Lives Matter Lecture Series held at the Thurgood Marshall Center in Northwest D.C. on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. / Photo by Travis Riddick

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5 District of Columbia Judiciary Committee Chairman Kenyan McDuffie conducted several hearings on police body cameras. /Photo by Nancy Shia

By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer The most expansive body-worn camera program in the nation could go into effect in the District as early as the first week of December. After eight months of extensive public and stakeholder input, the committee on the Judiciary passed Bill 21-0351, the Body-Worn Camera Program Amendment Act of 2015, on Thursday, Nov. 19. Following the committee’s vote, the bill will go to the full council for the first of two votes on Dec. 1. “Our ultimate goal is to institutionalize the community policing model in our law enforcement agencies in an effort to build trust and accountability,” Chairman of the Judiciary Council member Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) said. The proposal prioritizes public access to recordings, requires ongoing analysis and auditing of the program by oversight agencies and researchers and protects the privacy of individuals in their homes. This also covers victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. “We are striking a balance between government transparency and preserving privacy,” McDuffie said. The proposal, in conjunction with existing Metropolitan Police

Department policies and procedures, allows broad access for recordings by providing the release of most footage recorded in public space through the District’s Freedom of Information Act. It will allow subjects of recordings and individuals alleging officer misconduct to view the recordings at the police station in the district in which the incident occurred, provided that the recording doesn’t violate the privacy rights of any other subject. Unrestricted access will be provided to law enforcement agencies and the District’s police oversight body, the Office of Police Complaints. The proposal features built-in safe guards such as requiring officers to provide a written justification when recordings are deleted or for a failure to record a required event, prohibits officers from reviewing recordings when writing their initial reports and sets a 90-day limit for retaining most recordings when there’s no incident or arrest. The protection of individual rights remains a pivotal point in the proposal. There will be disclosure of footage of assaults except footage recorded in a private residence or that involving domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. Recording at or in close proximity to schools will be prohib-

ited when officers are engaged in non-critical contacts. First Amendment assembly recordings will be permitted, but not for the purpose of identifying or recording lawful activity, and officers are required to inform subjects that they are being recorded. Police officers will have their own measure of protection included in the proposal such as discretion on when or how to record in sensitive situations. It ensures that officers are properly trained on the use of the cameras prior to distribution and allows the executive to provide body-worn cameras for 2,800 officers – one of the largest programs in the country. There will be a process of evaluation including the mayor’s engaging academic institutions and organizations to analyze the program, creating report requirements on the costs of redacting footage as the program moves forward and ensuring that investigatory agencies, such as the Office of the Inspector General and the Office of the D.C. Auditor, can obtain recordings. “We have come a long way from the original plan, and this bill is a big win for both residents and law enforcement,” McDuffie said. “I am grateful for the dedicated stakeholders who provided invaluable input and helped the Council and the Executive put forward this compromise proposal.” WI

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5 Maryland State Delegate Darryl Barnes, president of Men Aiming Higher, hands out turkeys during the organization’s 5th annual Thanksgiving Basket Outreach in Morningside, Md., on Nov. 21. / Photo by Shevry Lassiter

BLESSINGS from Page 1 ing freely on farmland. Turkey, stuffing and sweet potatoes were just a few of the delicacies low-income residents and senior citizens received Saturday, Nov. 21, to share and eat with their families as part of the fifth annual Men Aiming Higher Thanksgiving Basket Outreach in Prince George’s County. About 1,100 turkeys, 1,100 bags of food and 500 pounds of produce were distributed at Mount Ephraim Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro and VFW Post 9619 in Morningside. Ernestine Edwards and Margaret Peoples were two of the first recipients at Mount Ephraim to pick up their bags of food ahead of those who stood in a line that stretched around part of the church. “This is the first time I have been here. I needed the help this year, so I am very thankful,” said Edwards, 72, who along with Peoples resides at the Largo Landing Fellowship House assisted-living apartment complex in Upper Marlboro. Men Aiming Higher, a nonprofit organization that mentors at-risk youth and young adults, is managed by state Delegate Darryl Barnes (D-District 25) of Upper Marlboro. He established MAH in 2009 and was sworn into office in January. The annual Thanksgiving event started five years ago with 25 families. Today, it’s helped feed thousands of low-income families through partnerships with Shoppers Food Warehouse and several community groups. Last year, at least 1,000 families received Thanksgiving meals handed out at three locations in the county with volunteers like members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

assisting. County residents Glenn and Althea Doyle of Morningside praised Barnes and his organization. “My granddaughter signed us up to receive this food. This is truly a blessing,” Glenn Doyle said as he packed bags of sweet potatoes, cabbage and spinach in a SUV at the VFW Post. “We really appreciate this. We are going to have the whole family over this Thanksgiving.” Even those who work still need assistance, especially during the holidays. “There is so much need this time of year. Groceries, utilities and rent all cost money,” said Renee Williams of Suitland, who placed bags of food in her car at the VFW building. “I wouldn’t be out here if I didn’t need that little bit of extra help. God bless all the people that gave and the volunteers.” Even District residents facing life-threatening illnesses such as cancer and HIV/AIDS enjoyed a free holiday dinner thanks to one organization’s tradition. For three days, Food & Friends staff, along with hundreds of volunteers, prepared over 3,500 meals, which culminated with a mass assembly and delivery of meals on Thanksgiving Day from their facility on Riggs road in Northeast. “The reality is that even during the holidays our clients who suffer from chronic and complex medical issues are unable to celebrate in the most basic and necessary way — with a warm Thanksgiving meal for their families,” Craig Shniderman, executive director of Food & Friends said. Personnel and volunteers prepared 7,860 pounds of turkey, 1,050 pounds of roasted potatoes, 975 pounds of cornbread stuffing and

5,240 dinner rolls. Each Thanksgiving delivery was prepared to feed five people, which gave recipients the opportunity to host dinner for friends and family. Since 1988, Food & Friends has delivered more than 18 million meals to over 26,000 people. The Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization provides home-delivered, specialized meals and nutrition counseling to people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses. The services are free to recipients who qualify solely based on their health status and nutritional need. Clients must be referred by a health care provider for assistance. Staff and volunteers deliver to 5,300 square miles including the District of Columbia, seven counties in Maryland and seven counties and six independent cities in Virginia. “These children and families deal with serious issues every day, but we can make Thanksgiving a much better holiday,” Shniderman said. “Setting some extra places at the table is our Thanksgiving tradition.” WI

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By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill With much of the national attention focused on how Blacks experience unfair treatment from the police, dozens of Prince George’s County residents held a small rally to support law enforcement. Some of the residents who stood outside the County Administration building in Upper Marlboro on Monday, Nov. 16 were members of the Police Department’s Citizen Advisory Councils. The purpose: to demand elected officials place money in the fiscal year 2016 budget previously cut during the budget process to ensure public safety services don’t falter. “What we decided to do is send a message to elected officials to solve the impasse that they have to restore the support for our Police

Department through funding,” said Charles A. Brown, president of Police Chief Mark Magaw’s Citizen Advisory Council. “Looking ahead two years, this department will have negative growth and will have difficulty in meeting the increased police services that are required.” They showcased their support with signs that read: “Elected Officials: Restore the Public Safety Budget;” Citizens Organized for Public Safety: We support law enforcement. Thank you for your service. #PGPDStrong.” Although homicides have decreased by 40 percent in the last five years, Magaw has said more police officers are needed in the 1,721-member department. About 2,200 officers would complement the department. On Council’s last legislative session Tuesday, Nov. 17, it passed to send a letter to County Executive

5Prince George’s County residents held rallied in support of the Police Department on Monday, Nov. 16 in front of the County Administration building in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. They demanded officials place money in the budget to improve public safety. / Photo by William J. Ford

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Rushern L. Baker III and release money set aside for emergencies to train a new class of police officers in the current budget. This would allow the department to bring in those officers and replace those going into retirement. Because council meets once in December to elect a chairman and vice chairman, the next board meeting isn’t until January. Council rejected Baker’s proposal this summer to increase taxes by double digits with layoffs and furloughs to help fund the county school system. County approved a 4 percent increase without the layoffs and furloughs. In addition, council required agency under Baker to put aside 2 percent from its budgets to place in a contingency fund. Belinda Queen-Howard, assistant secretary with the county’s Democratic Central Committee District 25 office in Suitland, said more resources are needed to fully staff the District VII Police Station in Fort Washington. However, that will not happen until next year and police officers from Clinton and Oxon Hill currently

cover the area. “How can we not fully fund a police station? Sometimes we have to cut the fat in other places and there’s a lot of fat in other places in Prince George’s County,” said Queen-Howard, who also serves as a member of the department’s District III Citizen Advisory Council. “Our police officers are doing a great job. To make it better, give the department funding because public safety is so important for our kids and important for Prince George’s County to keep growing.” In other business Nov. 17, council approved legislation to grant low-income renters 60 and older and those on 100 percent disability income to receive tax relief. Under the legislation, the county will pay for 50 percent of a renter’s state tax credit in the form of a county supplement for those who qualify. “The County Council continues to provide additional relief and tools for our residents, especially seniors, to maintain their residency in the County,” said Councilman Todd Turner (D-District 4) of Bowie. WI

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Warren Christopher Launches Campaign

Military Veteran Seeks Seat in Congress By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill Warren Christopher officially kicked off his campaign to run for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro station in Capitol Heights for two reasons: he’s a military veteran and to talk with commuters who live inside the Beltway. Christopher, with about three dozen supporters present, acknowledged being a political novice, but said his 24 years of service in the Army allowed him to understand how to work hard and help others. “I want to make sure that folks inside the Beltway know that you have a champion in Warren Christopher,” said Christopher, who retired from the Army about four years ago as a lieutenant colonel. “On this Veteran’s Day, I want to personally thank our veterans for the sacrifices they have made and continue to make on behalf of a grateful nation. I am not a career politician, but I am a career leader and mentor. We can create a better hope for tomorrow.” Christopher, who was born in Alabama, outlined his campaign platform that includes equal pay for women, expand Social Security for seniors and increase capital and prime government contracts for small businesses. He also stressed affordable housing and medical benefits should be offered for veterans and their families in the 4th District that include portions of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. Municipalities in Prince George’s include District Heights, Forest Heights and parts of Bowie. Christopher will run in the Democratic primary in April against eight other challengers to replace Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Maryland), who’s seeking a senate seat held by the retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski. One of Christopher’s oppo-

nents, former Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, held a similar event Saturday, Nov. 7 at his new campaign headquarters in Largo. Brown raised the most money during the third-quarter election financial cycle by doubling his fundraising efforts with almost $180,000. The other seven candidates include: former Prince George’s County state’s attorney Glenn Ivey; state delegates Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-District 21) and Dereck E. Davis (D-District 25); former Prince George’s County Councilwoman Ingrid Turner; long-time educator and former Prince George’s County School Board Chairman Alvin Thornton; Lisa Ransom of Bowie; and Terence M. Strait Jr. of Capitol Heights. Because the 4th District is heavily Democratic, the April primary winner may likely become the next Congressional representative. However, two Republican candidates are on the ballot: George E. McDermott of Forest Heights and Rob Buck of Severna Park, Anne Arundel County. As for Christopher, of Upper Marlboro, he’s receiving support from those who want to see new leaders in office. Alicia Coleman of Bowie took a break from her job to hand out campaign literature and wear a red “Warren Christopher: Democrat for Congress” T-shirt. “He is bringing fresh new leadership,” she said. “Single parents working but just bringing home pennies and still need [to pay for] rent and other things should not be happening. Warren will help fight for people in those situations.” Christopher even received support from friends who don’t live in the state. Army Col. Quacey Davis drove from Alexandria, Virginia, to stand by Christopher. They served together in Korea about 30 years ago. “It is important to support

folks who are genuine and not a lifetime politician. Warren is that guy,” he said. Although Christopher has used the majority of his own money to finance his run for Congress that exceeded $70,000, campaign director Micah Sims urged supporters to contribute in the final five months before the primary. Four of the candidates have at least $200,000 cash on hand. “We need your dollars. Whatever you can contribute to this campaign…to help make this man a congressman for the 4th Congressional District,” he said. “We need you to pray every single day for Warren Christopher, Team Christopher and for the constituents of the 4th Congressional District. Without prayer, we can’t do this.” WI

5Warren Christopher kicked off his campaign for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Addison Road-Seat Pleasant Metro station in Capitol Heights. / Photo by Patricia Little.

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By William Reed The cognitive dissonance of the Republican Party is something to behold. As the Republican National Committee chairman courts Blacks, his

staff continues to find ways to alienate them. As national party Chairman Reince Priebus was reaching out to Black Americans at the National Urban League and the National Association of Black Journalists, the Republican National Committee communications’ staff was giving Black and brown media executives the boot. Priebus seems well-intended regarding getting more Blacks on the Grand Old Party’s rolls. In an autopsy Priebus commis-

sioned after Mitt Romney lost the 2012 presidential election, the message the party received was that it desperately needed to build relations with minority voters and be more responsive to the concerns of Latino, Asian and Black communities. The Republican Party’s boss is trying to follow that script, but people in his employ are moving in the opposite direction. Priebus was recently in central Florida to meet with leaders and talk about growing the party.

RNC reports herald that Priebus held a roundtable discussion with the 20/20 Leaders of America group of African-American community leaders and elected officials, to which Priebus said “What we’re trying to do with the Republican Party is grow and listen and learn.” Nobody doubts Priebus’ earnest efforts toward the party “establishing a presence in African-American communities and at Black organizations.” But, at the same time, Priebus was wooing Blacks in central Florida, back in Washington, D.C., RNC staff executives were telling leaders of the nations’ Black and brown publications to “get lost.” The Black press, aka National Newspaper Publishers Association, and the National Association of Hispanic Publishers have a National Advertising Task Force to tap into the $11.4 billion that will be spent on the 2016 elections. The Republicans have been on the defensive regarding Blacks for so long, they can’t even fathom offensive messaging to us. What Priebus needs to do is take the message of freedom and economic opportunity to communities that rarely receive Republican visitations. Why is it that you never see Republicans aligning with Blacks on issues? It’s because the people charged to do the party’s messaging evidently don’t see it as worthwhile to invest in mediums that service Blacks. When in comes to Republicans making inroads with Blacks, it’s sad, but if you don’t know, you just don’t know. Too many African-American voters have the habit of supporting Democrats without hearing anyone making a case to the contrary. Black voters’ contempt for the Republican Party runs deep. Most perceive Republicans as supporters of policies that hurt Black Americans – without any rebuke. Sean M. Spicer is an example

of the “old boy” thinking that hampers the RNC Black outreach. Spicer has served as RNC communications director since 2011, with a deep resume in Republican politics and ideology. He coordinates with broadcast networks and conservative media partners and serves as a liaison to the RNC staff on messaging opportunities and media strategy. Despite being in the national capital area for decades, Spicer evidently doesn’t recognize the Murphy and Rolark names or the entrée that they could provide to Black enclaves along the Washington-Baltimore corridor. Because neither the Washington Afro nor The Informer means much to Spicer, people in charge of running the RNC will continue not knowing where to find Blacks. On the other hand, Black voters have socially and politically marginalized themselves with their unquestioning loyalty to the Democrat party. To people like Spicer, it’s a waste of valuable time and resources trying to convince Blacks to vote Republican when they seem overly content with the fact that their needs, voices and concerns are ignored and/or minimized. Republicans need to do a better job connecting with Blacks. Instead of “photo ops” with civil rights leaders, Priebus should be increasing more Blacks’ awareness of the upside offered by conservative solutions to our concerns. Careful messaging through proper mediums is essential to the Republican Party’s survival. The Republicans could use Black newspapers and media for stateof-the-art political messaging to illustrate ways that it is champion of those earnestly seeking to climb life’s economic ladder. WI William Reed is publisher of “Who’s Who in Black Corporate America” and is available for projects via Busxchng@his. com

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‘African Unification’ Hosts Finance Workshop By Sam P.K. Collins Special to the Informer @SamPKCollins Even with the political and social gains made in recent decades, many black families across the country remain mired in debt and generational poverty. Experts and common folk alike agree that a substantial change in the status quo will require a shift in the way African Americans collectively think about money. Dozens of men and women recently took that step during a two-day personal finance workshop at Francis Gregory Library in Southeast. The D.C. metropolitan region chapter of African Unification (AU), a national organization dedicated to bettering the situation of black people in the U.S. and abroad, hosted the event. “Much of the black community doesn’t understand how money work and we know little about investment strategies beyond 401K’s,” Ameer Baker, president of the D.C. metropolitan area chapter of AU, told AllEyesOnDC. On Saturday, Baker and his colleagues opened up the workshop with a short discussion before showing “7AM,” a documentary featuring black economist and author Dr. Claude Anderson that explores the missteps African-Americans made in starting businesses and gaining wealth in the decades since the end of chattel slavery. On Sunday, finance expert Rob Boyd talked about credit and AU members raffled off three finance books. “We have issues with money management and that’s why we end up in debt. People don’t understand generational wealth,” Baker added. “This event will help people become more comfortable in understanding how money works so they can be more financially well off. They should be investing in their goals and knowing how a strong financial foundation looks.” The poverty rate in black America currently stands at nearly 27 percent, a level higher than that of war-torn Iraq, according to data compiled in the U.S. Census. Despite $1.3 trillion of buying power, African-Americans own less than 1 percent of the nation’s wealth. A report released by the Urban Institute earlier this year said black families attained nearly $11,000 in assets, a dozen times less than their white counterparts. Though some reasons for the wealth gap include loss of proper-

5 Ameer Baker, president of the D.C. metropolitan chapter of African Uni-

fication, leads a discussion about personal finance on Saturday, Nov. 21 during the first day of the organization’s finance workshop at Francis Gregory Public Library in Southeast. / Photo by Sam P.K. Collins

ty and lack of retirement accounts, Claude points to a myopic mindset among black business owners and a lack of support for black-owned businesses in “7AM.” Some people who watched the documentary on Saturday shared his sentiments. “It’s about self-love and self-respect. Our money has to circulate in our community,” Doc Kahres, budding entrepreneurship and chess instructor, told AllEyesOnDC. Kahres’ business venture focuses on holistic health, particularly spiritual and emotional well-being. “We’re in an uphill battle with skates on. At this point, I’ve been so focused on helping people that I haven’t thought about profit. I have to be more profit-focused so I can put that capital back in the community. That scenario adds another aspect of the discussion for me,” added Kahres, 24. Pamela Dobbins said the messages of the weekend resonated with her. She told AllEyesOnDC that laying a foundation for her young ones often weighs on her mind, noting that she has been able to do so by living a low-key lifestyle and spending as little money as possible. “My main concern is providing for my children’s education,” Dobbins, a professional elementary school counselor of 20 years, said. “I didn’t come out of college in debt because my father paid in full. I live a humble life and I buy my cars outright. It’s all about passing on an understanding that we have to live within our means and invest in something that we can pass on to our children,” added Dobbins, 44, a resident of Richmond, Virginia. Erica Jones agreed with Dobbins, praising AU’s efforts and expressing her hope that the organization

hosts more information-packed gatherings throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. Jones, a program assistant for a Rockville, Maryland-based organization that assists adults with developmental disabilities, attended a forum about police brutality AU recently hosted. “People don’t understand that making money isn’t just about starting a business. Financial stability is hard,” Jones told AllEyesOnDC. “We need to make more connections and spread this information through word of mouth. AU is a very humble group, especially for people who are conscious. They’re getting more organized and getting the word out.” This article originally appeared in AllEyesOnDC.com WI

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5Utility companies have started using drones to inspect power lines. / Photo courtesy of UASVISION

by storms has quickly become a nationwide trend. PPL Electric Utilities in Pennsylvania said earlier this month that it has begun using the unpiloted aircrafts for routine inspections. “PPL Electric Utilities received [Federal Aviation Administration] approval in April to use drones to inspect its system which covers all or part of 29 counties in central and eastern Pennsylvania,” company spokesman Joe Nixon said. “We started using drones in August and currently in the early stages of figuring out how best to integrate this technology into our existing power line inspection program that also uses manned helicopters and patrols from the ground,” he said. The Wall Street Journal noted that in March, San Diego Gas & Electric Co. received permission from the FAA to use drones to scout its Southern California service area. Southern Company of Atlanta and Commonwealth Edison Co. of Chicago, have also been approved for drone use. Additional, General Electric is using fixed-wing drones, the kind that look like small airplanes, to inspect power lines in the U.S. and abroad. In an article in Fortune Magazine, a General Electric spokesman said the company recognizes that a small drone can cruise along a line for about 15 miles before it must return to the person directing it,

which would greatly assist in inspections. The robots capture images to spot, for instance, vegetation growing too close to the towers or tall trees that pose a threat to the lines in advance of severe weather. “I think it could revolutionize how we do things,” said Andrew Phillips, the director of transmission and substation analysis for the Electric Power Research Institute in Charlotte, N.C. “Every utility will be operating them one day,” he said. PPL hasn’t utilized the drones in all of its service areas, but Nixon said that will eventually change. “We are very early in our experience with drones, so it would be premature to speculate. However, we do expect they will augment, and not replace any existing methods,” Nixon said. The use of drones is strictly regulated by the FAA, for instance, operators must be licensed pilots and drones must always been within sight of the operators, Nixon said. “That is not to say there is no risk, but we and those working for us have safety as our top priority. The drone program at PPL Electric Utilities will be used primarily to assist in line inspections and storm damage assessment,” he said. “The drones may also be employed for construction and support activities.” WI

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5Students rally at Frederick Douglass Square on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park to show their support for the Syrians refugees on Thursday, Nov. 19. / Photo by Roy Lewis

By William J. Ford WI Staff Writer @jabariwill About 80 University of Maryland students held a protest Thursday, Nov. 19, at the new Frederick Douglass Square in College Park to challenge Gov. Larry Hogan’s appeal to keep Syrian refugees out of the state. Even the light rain didn’t stop the students from chanting, “Say it loud; say it clear: Refugees are welcomed here!” and “Don’t give in to racists’ fear! Refugees are welcomed here!” “The real issue here is fear. We cannot let ourselves be so blindsided by our fear,” Miranda Mlilo, 18, of Bethesda, Maryland, said to the crowd. “Everyone has a right to seek and enjoy another country’s asylum from persecution.” The students used Frederick Douglass as a backdrop to symbolize his accomplishments as a Maryland native who fought for freedom, justice and human rights. A ceremony was held Wednesday, Nov. 18, to honor Douglass. Afi Onyile, 19, of Abingdon, Maryland, said the Republican governor’s actions are similar to how blacks are treated by whites, especially being hurt and killed by police officers. “We have white people every day who are terrorizing the black community, but we are not closing the border on them and their behavior,” she said. “That’s a threat to America. I can see it happening to me.” Hogan’s decision comes after the Nov. 13 terrorist attacks in Paris that killed more than 100 people. French police and other officials are trying to determine if a Syrian refugee may have been involved. “As governor of Maryland, the safety and security of Marylanders

remains my first priority,” Hogan said in a statement Tuesday, Nov. 17. “After careful consideration, I am now requesting that federal authorities cease any additional settlements of refugees from Syria in Maryland until the U.S. government can provide appropriate assurances that refugees from Syria pose no threat to public safety.” Hogan and almost two dozen other Republican governors have made the same request. In contrast, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake released a statement Nov. 17 on her Facebook page she would welcome Syrian refugees into the city. “Welcoming immigrants and New Americans is a critical part of my strategy to grow Baltimore,” she said. “I hope that refugees from Syria will look to our city as a potential

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The state legislature legalized medical marijuana more than two years ago, and the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission began to accept applications in September. According to a news release from the state commission Nov. 12, it received nearly 900 applications to seek a license as a grower, processor or dispenser. The majority of those submitted – 705 – were for dispenser licenses. State regulations will allow for 94 dispensaries, two per state Senate district, and 15 facilities to grow cannabis plants and turn them into medical products such as extracts, oils and pills. The commission was scheduled to grant preliminary approval in January, but that deadline will be pushed back because of the number of submissions received. Each applicant that gets a confirmation will have a year from the date of notification to complete all necessary steps to receive formal approval. The commission also doesn’t have a breakdown to the proposed locations of each business. “The Commission will provide an updated program schedule in the near future,” Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission Executive Director Hannah Byron said in the Nov. 12 release. On Nov. 16, Borden also explained to District Council, a legislative body comprising the County Council members who discuss projects on zoning and land use matters, the current zoning ordinance must be updated because it would prohibit medical cannabis operations. County officials are currently working to update and rewrite the zoning and subdivision regulations that haven’t been done in 50 years. Because state law overrides local jurisdictions, the county must permit the use of a medical cannabis business. “If no legislation is passed … you are running the risk that the state will do it for you,” Borden said. “If the state does it, (officials) are likely to do it with a very broad brush. They are not going to come into Prince George’s County and read our zoning ordinance and get schooled on that and try to figure it out.” Because the state has written most of the regulations on the medical cannabis program such as hours of operation, she said, the county can draft legislation

on the location of a business. One suggestion is placing them near places such as a hospital, doctor’s office or a clinic. Although President Barack Obama announced last year that financial institutions can accept funds for medical marijuana businesses, most banks still do not accept them because marijuana possession – even for medical purposes – remains a federal offense. That means various medical marijuana dealers in states such as California operate as a cash-only business. “It’s almost a frightening experience in terms of the cash flow,” said Councilman Obie Patterson (D-District 8) of Fort Washington. “Once the word gets out with the amount of money that’s going to be (transported) around, there will be folks who will not want these pickup trucks coming through their communities. I would put safety at the very top of my list.” According to the state regulations, 24-hour video surveillance must be operated on the property. In regards to the size of a building, the state rules don’t outline how big it must be to produce, grow, or dispense the medical products. However, a greenhouse used to cultivate medical marijuana must be surrounded by an 8-foot or higher chain-link fence topped with barbed wire less than 20 feet from the greenhouse. Several council members asked how much money on medical marijuana would be made in state income versus the county. Park and Planning officials said it’s unclear. However, the state medical cannabis rules dictate that proprietors seeking an application for a dispensary or processor must pay the state a $1,000 non-refundable fee; $2,000 for a grower application. Because the council held its last legislative session Tuesday and meets once in December to elect a chair and vice chair, Councilwoman Dannielle Glaros (D-District 3) of Riverdale Park said the council should work on the medical cannabis legislation when next year’s session begins. “We should move forward in the beginning of January to at least start the public conversation,” she said. “There will be a lot of input received on this legislation, and I want to make sure that we have the time to do it appropriately and do it well.” WI

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Homelessness: Growing Crisis in D.C. By Tiamoyo Harris Howard University News Service With city officials poised to demolish a makeshift homeless community of tents and with the imminent destruction a huge homeless shelter in Southeast Washington, the Covenant House International’s annual “Sleep Out” demonstration and fundraiser took on a more poignant significance. The 50 people who awoke from their sleeping bags on the streets on 13th and Pennsylvania streets around Freedom Plaza Friday, Nov. 13, were not part of the estimated 11,000 homeless people in Washington. Instead, they were people with homes who were trying to help the homeless and disconnected youth during a national fundraiser in more than 16 U.S. cities. The event, now in its fourth year, urged people to register to be “sleepers” on the street, encouraging each sleeper to raise about $2,500. According to Covenant House, the point of the demonstration is to show youth that someone cares for them. Brandon Martinez, 18, a former homeless youth, participated in the effort. Martinez said seeing other people sleep out in support of the homeless gave him a lot of confidence to speak on homelessness. He now has a home thanks to D.C. Covenant, he said, and plans to enroll in culinary school after getting his G.E.D. Martinez participated in a panel in the John A. Wilson Building across from Freedom’s Plaza before the Sleep Out with four other participants in the D.C. Covenant program. “I feel like a lot of people are ignorant and blissful about teen homelessness,” Martinez said. “D.C. Covenant has really been wonderful to me and everyone else. They accept everyone, no matter what.” During the event, sleepers and supporters heard the stories of other D.C. Covenant volunteers and listened to local talent before finding a spot in the street to sleep.

Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska also participated. Sullivan came in support of the Alaska Covenant, which also had sleepers supporting the homeless Thursday night and Friday morning in Anchorage, Alaska. Sullivan said he was impressed by the stories he heard from the participants. “I was kind of blown away by listening to these young men and women,” he said. “They have wisdom way beyond their years.” “I’m honored to be here, and just like I think a lot of people that you see here are sleepers, I just want to be able to give back.” The D.C. Covenant, which 20 years ago, has helped thousands since its inception, said Guy Brami, chair of the board of directors. Last year, the organization provided over 58,000 meals and placed over 351 people through its GED program, Brami said. Brami said the purpose of the organization’s annual event is to focus the city on the issue. “The upper side of the awareness is the awareness to the business community,” he said. “This is focused on bringing sleepers here who are business community leaders so that they can come here and be sponsored. It’s just like a 10K run.” Jasent Brown is director for D.C. ReEngagement Center, a government-sponsored program that helps young high school reconnect with educational options and receive a high school diploma or GED. She and her staff of five raised over $5,000 for the Sleep Out in the past six weeks by asking friends and family to donate. “A lot of times especially since we’re all case manager as well, we get phone calls in the middle of the night saying ‘I’m sick and stuck at the park and have nowhere to go,’” Brown said. “In order for us to understand how they felt that night, how scared they were, how cold they were, we’re sleeping out. So when they call us and say it was cold, we can say, ‘Yes we know how cold it was for you.’” WI

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EdFEST to Host School Choice Fair My School DC Kicks Off Lottery Season By Sarafina Wright WI Staff Writer More than 180 public and charter schools in the District will participate in My School DC’s annual EdFEST to empower families to find the best fit for their child by providing direct access to school choice. Serving as the kickoff to the common lottery application, EdFEST will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DC Armory in Southeast. “We think families will find the fair to be very helpful, because they will get to see directly the schools they are interested in,” Cat Peretti, executive director of My School DC, said. “You always have the right to attend school from K through 12th grade, but in D.C. we have many other options, and we want parents to be informed.” “We have pre-kindergarten, charter schools, public schools and selective high schools that students can choose from of their choice,” she said. Peretti states that families will find the common lottery application online much easier than in years before, with one application and timeline. “Families will be able to put in their top three choices, and the algorithm will match students with schools that have seats,” she said. The process for the 2016-17 school year will begin Dec.14. For those in attendance, they

can expect a plethora of activities for families to engage in such as story time courtesy of the D.C. Public Library, sports activities provided by DC Department of Parks and Recreation, and free flu shots and immunizations funded by D.C. Department of Health. “We want families to be informed about the school selection process while also having a good time,” Peretti said. English language learners are set to receive full assistance, as interpreters in sign language, Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin, Vietnamese and French will be available to inform them of school curriculum and special education services. In partnership with District of Columbia Public Schools and the majority of D.C. charter schools, My School DC, a random school choice lottery, makes it easier for families to take advantage of their options. “We’re hoping to take a lot of the stress out of the process for families,” Peretti said. Prior to My School DC the process was chaotic, but now we are hoping it will be easy for parents to go online and pick the right school for them.” WI

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After the events of this past weekend, a future in which descendants of enslaved Africans can join their brothers and sisters across the Atlantic Ocean in developing the Motherland seems more like a reality than a pipe dream. More than 600 Pan-Africanists

from across the country and around the world recently converged on the nation’s capital and neighboring Baltimore for four days of fellowship, planning, dancing and reflection during the 2015 Global African Stakeholders Diaspora Convention. The event, hosted by the African Union Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC) – an organization composed of civil society organizations that advise the African Union

(AU) – allowed visitors to revisit longterm goals and come to a common understanding of how to best build cross-cultural relationships between groups that have long been divided. “The greatest crime committed against my people was the transatlantic slave trade. We cannot talk about economics unless we put reparations on the table,” Queen Mother Dr. Delois Blakely, community mayor of Harlem, told guests in the Chesapeake

II room of the Best Western Hotel and Conference Center in Baltimore, Maryland on Friday, the second day of the convention. Blakely counted among a slew of activists, scholars, and international leaders who spoke during the opening ceremony that morning. During her 15-minute speech, Blakely, who also serves as an ambassador of goodwill to the African continent, extolled the role of women in the Motherland’s economic growth, giving a rallying cry for African unification that included their input. “The guiding force within you will keep you in the cradle of life [and give you the strength] to do what you’re supposed to do. Africa is what we want and is what we’ll tolerate. May you continue on the life path as we move forward,” Blakely added. Two years prior to this assembly, the AU member states met on the 50th anniversary of its formation to devise a development vision for the Motherland. They outlined several goals in a document touted as “AU Agenda 2063.” This action plan centered on a set of ideals including new trade and investment opportunities, eradication of poverty, peace and stability, and changes in the international financial infrastructure that benefit Africa. “AU Agenda 2063” also designated the African diaspora as the “sixth region,” setting the stage for cross-cultural collaboration. The convention kicked off on Thursday evening at the African Union Mission in Northwest during which revelers chatted among each other while enjoying drinks and African cuisine. Activities on Friday at the Best Western included roundtable sessions themed around participants’ interests and issue areas. On Saturday, AU ECOSOCC hosted a community town hall at Coppin State University in Baltimore followed by an evening gala. Festivities wrapped up with a service on Sunday at Metropolitan AME Church in Northwest featuring The Rev. William H. Lamar IV. “The interfaith service affirms the call for people to cross religious

5 A group of artists and musicians talk

about how they use their crafts to raise the African consciousness during a breakout session at the 2015 Global African Stakeholders Diaspora Convention last weekend. / Photo courtesy of Kristina Jacobs

lines. Without peace, our other values are obsolete,” Evelyn Joe, AU ECOSOCC special advisor on diaspora relations, told AllEyesOnDC. “The African Union has a cultural conflict between those who trace their history through slavery and those who trace it through 20th century migration. Both groups have a role to play in African development.” Mukasa Dada, a 1960s-era revolutionary formerly known as Willie Ricks, said he sees the African continent as his home. On Friday morning at Best Western, he showed friends, old and new, a photo of Stokely Carmichael, who he calls a close friend, and The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in which they’re walking alongside each other during the March Against Fear in 1966. “Africa is our home and place of salvation. That’s why we need to have this United States of Africa,” Dada told AllEyesOnDC. “We have to combine both groups and give our people the truth about our history and show the Africans on the continent that we want to unite the home. We want to combine our philosophy and makes Africans stronger around the world. We have nothing in the west.” For Mama Rashida Forman-Bey, realizing the dream of African unity and repatriation requires spreading the lessons of the conference among different groups. She told AllEyesOnDC seeing African people from different industries at the convention excited her and gave her some hope for the future. “There were artists, grassroots organizers, and academics coming together,” Forman-Bey, a head of WombWork Productions, Inc., a Baltimore-based dance company, said. “The time is right for Africans everywhere to unite. We have to train our young people and let them know who they are by connecting them to the tradition.” WI This article originally appeared on AllEyesOnDC.com.

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Protests Spark Howard to Pay Band Scholarships forward, because it will hurt our numbers,” Tiendrebeogo said. “In today’s world, where college is getting more and more expensive, we have to compete with other schools to recruit fresh-

men. A scholarship could be the difference between a freshmen coming here or going to other schools.” “Funding is a pressing issue for the band because there are a

lot of expenses associated with the band that not everyone realizes, such as instruments and uniform repair, uniform cleaning, travel and meals,” he said. WI

5 The Howard University Showtime marching band which made national

news when it protested against the university during a football game because of the school’s failure to honor members’ financial aid. The university made good on the students’ scholarships four days after another protest in the main administration building. / Photo courtesy of the Showtime Marching Band By Chevelle Taylor Howard University News Service WASHINGTON – The Howard University Showtime marching band, which made national news when it protested against the university during a football game because of the school’s failure to honor members’ financial aid, has finally been made whole, band members said. The band wore all black during an Oct. 31 game against Savannah State University and explained to the crowd during halftime why it was not dressed in its normal colorful Showtime uniforms. “As a band, we decided to wear all black for the lack of a budget — more specifically scholarships for the band program — and to shed light on the lack of financial support for the student body,” a band member told the crowd. “Until the university addresses these issues, we will not support this university with our musicianship.” Later during the game, the band refused to perform. The story made news on local websites, television stations and with BET cable television’s national audience. The following Monday, band members silently gathered with their instruments in an administrative building. Following the

national and local embarrassment, the university yielded and gave the band members received the money they were promised, according to a band representative. “After our silent protest, that Friday we got our scholarships,” said La’Vonne Tynes, a senior band member. “They did not assure us that this wouldn’t happen in the future, because it’s unsure where the money will come from in the future. However, the current band members want to keep working with the administration to ensure the longevity of our band.” Band members said the nature of their original protest has evolved into something far more important. “Our initial platform was about our scholarships,” said Marcus Prince, a senior band member, “but it transformed into the transparency that the university doesn’t have with the student body. We just need the university to be transparent. They can’t talk about everything, but the things that directly affect us, as far as finances go, we need them to be more transparent about.” Terrell Tiendrebeogo, also a senior band member, said band members are uncertain about funding in the future. “The unsure funding could be detrimental to the band going

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We Should Give Thanks 365 Days a Year Many of us will be sitting down to festive dinner tables, with bronze-colored turkeys, candied yams, greens, homemade rolls, macaroni and cheese and other favorite dishes on Thursday, Nov 26 when America celebrates Thanksgiving Day. Some will eat quickly so they can tune in to their favorite college football games. Others will be attending to children, catching up with relatives who they haven’t seen for months, or just sitting back enjoying a day off from work. Ironically, we almost take the day for granted. Just look at the commercials and advertisements that have proliferated our televisions, newspapers and billboards. After the highly-profitable “celebration” of Halloween, many entrepreneurs seek ways to take our money in the two-month rush for Christmas. Already, we’ve heard promises that this year’s “Black Friday” will be better than any other in history with alleged discounts and sales that we just should not miss. However, in the push to buy or sell, we have forgotten something very essential – giving thanks for life. As we look around the globe, we have witnessed recent terrorist attacks aimed at civilians in places like Paris, Mali and Nigeria where innocent men, women and children have either been killed or kidnapped. Here in the U.S., while those of us fortunate enough to be able to eat to our heart’s desire will mark the day with our loved ones, others will be forging for something, anything to eat. The homeless, the mentally impaired, the abused, the abandoned, the lost, will find nothing enjoyable about Thanksgiving Day. We salute the thousands of residents here in the Greater Washington Area who have donated money and food to help the needy. We salute those who have participated in fundraising efforts or who have gone to shelters to feed those who are less fortunate. We salute those who accept the mission of being “their brothers and sisters keepers.” What would happen if we decided as a nation to give thanks for all that we have every day of our lives – 365 days a year? Instead of acting as if we deserved what we have, we would remember that without the blessings of God, we would have nothing. We would share what we have with others. We would abandon notions of grabbing as much as we can while ignoring the needs of the many. We would live as if we were truly thankful. After you’ve have your share of turkey, cakes and pies, take a moment and go to a quiet place and consider why you should give thanks on this day and all others. Despite the calamities and senseless violence that continues around the world, we’re here, alive today. That’s more reason than any other why we should give thanks. Happy Thanksgiving America. WI

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I have been reading your paper hoping that one of your reporters would write a story about the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority and the ridiculous prices they are charging for water in D.C. My water bill was three times more this month than it was last month; what kind of craziness is that? I am already paying on average about one hundred dollars a month, and I don’t even drink the water that comes into my house. What is going on? The District of Columbia is trying to run normal folks out of the city any way it can. No one should pay those kinds of prices for water. They are financing that construction in Bloomingdale for those people who put apartments in their basements that were flooded on the backs of the rest of the city. It’s wrong and they should be up front about it. Their slogan “DC Water is Life” is a joke; it should be “We got you, so Pay Up.” Some one needs to investigate DC Water and its pricing policies, or is this just another way of D.C. ridding itself of low- to medium-income residents?

It was a pleasure to read articles about Alzheimer’s disease in the last two editions of The Washington Informer. African Americans are afflicted with this disease in large numbers, so it is important for us to recognize the early symptoms and to be familiar with the stages through which this disease progresses. It was touching and encouraging to read that Mr. McNeir, immediately upon getting his mother’s diagnosis, began to research and find out as much about it as he could. Being knowledgeable has allowed him to know what to expect as the disease progresses, and has helped him to make informed choices about care and treatment. I think it’s wonderful that he decided to keep his mother at home with him as they go through this, rather than putting her in a facility that may or may not have the same level of concern for her well-being. I applaud Mr. McNeir for taking on the enormous and selfless responsibility of caring for his mother and I wish both of them well.

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By Julianne Malveaux

Don’t Believe the Holiday Hype The buildup began right after Halloween, when the newspapers got thicker, the advertising inserts got longer, and emails touting shopping bargains came more frequently. Buy! Buy! Buy! The exhortations are almost hypnotic. Buy, buy more, and buy even more. Sellers have become far more aggressive in trying to separate consumers from their dollars because they depend on

fourth-quarter sales to make a profit. The term “Black Friday” does not refer to Black people but to the Friday after Thanksgiving when retailers can forecast whether they will end the year “in the black.” Consumer confidence is higher than it has been in the past several years, and unemployment is lower. Spending is up. Have consumers shed the cautionary approach they had to holiday spending last year? Whether you plan to spend

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or not, don’t fall for the holiday hype. The big-box stores will advertise unbelievable bargains, a 58-inch TV for $129, for example. What they won’t tell you is that they have five of them. Exactly five. They are hoping that you will get to the store early and that when you learn there are no more cheap TV bargains, you’ll buy something else. Meanwhile, you and the other fools (yes, fools) who stood in line all day or night will perform for the cameras that record you stampeding through

the store, trampling one another, in search of “deals.” Why not, instead, consider the meaning of holidays, holy days? Why not use these last few weeks of the year to do some of the good we neglected to do earlier in the year? Why not show love, regard, respect through words and deeds and not through stuff? Why feed the great consumer machine that exploits consumers. WalMart, the largest of the mass retailers, pays its workers little to nothing, adjusts their hours to

avoid offering health care, and fires employees when they protest. They are the easiest to call out, but they aren’t the only retailer that touts great prices but offers workers low pay and benefits. If there is shopping that should be done (and don’t get me wrong – I like to shop as much as the next person does), why not spend your dollars with Black-owned businesses on Black Friday and also on

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By Marian Wright Edelman

The Ugly Truths America Must Face On Nov.14, Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia announced the university will rename two buildings on campus named for two 19th century Georgetown University presidents: Thomas F. Mulledy, who in 1838 arranged the sale of 272 slaves from Jesuit-owned Maryland plantations and used the profit to pay Georgetown’s construction debts, and William McSherry, who also sold

other Jesuit-owned slaves and was Mulledy’s adviser. The sale ignored the objections of some Jesuit leaders who believed using the money to pay off debt was immoral and their demands that families be kept together. Georgetown’s action followed a student sit-in outside DeGioia’s office, but it was part of a longer ongoing process examining the university’s historical connections to slavery. The renaming was one step recommended by the Working Group on Slavery, Memory and

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Reconciliation established by the president this school year. Recently student protesters at Yale University repeated calls to rename its Calhoun College honoring slave-owning Vice President and South Carolina Sen. John C. Calhoun, already a subject of campus wide discussion. For years the college featured a stained-glass window depicting Calhoun with a chained Black slave kneeling in front of him. After complaints, the slave’s image was removed, but Calhoun’s remains, as does

his shameful legacy that haunts our nation still. Georgetown and Yale are among the growing number of colleges and universities struggling to come to terms with their historical connections to slave owners, slave labor and slave profits and the scars they leave on campuses and our nation today. What values do we want to hold up for our young as worthy of honor and emulation? Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, was the first Ivy League university to move forward with a large-scale

investigation of its history under the leadership of former President Ruth Simmons. In 2003 she appointed a Committee on Slavery and Justice to learn more about Brown’s past ties to slavery and wealthy benefactors involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The Brown family included slave owners and slave traders as well as at least two members who became active abolitionists. The committee learned 30 members of Brown’s governing board

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By Bill Fletcher Jr.

Paris, Terror and the Forgotten I received a call a few days after the Paris terrorist attack from a relative. She was, quite understandably, deeply unsettled by the attack. She asked me why it was that the Muslim community was so silent about jihadist attacks. I told her that they were — and are — not silent at all. In fact, there were immediately statements of condemnation of these attacks from a wide range of organizations and religious leaders in the Arab and Muslim Worlds, ranging

from the Free Syrian Army to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation denounced the heinous attacks. My relative then asked me, why had she and so many other people not heard word-one about this? This is a core question and it has nothing to do with the actions of the Muslim community. The mainstream U.S. media, by and large, has done little to make it known that there has been outrage across the Arab and Muslim Worlds in the face of these horrors. The Muslim reaction has not been limited to the Paris massacre, by the way, but also the bombing

in Turkey (at the peace rally held by the Kurds and their allies), the bombings in Baghdad and Beirut. What these bombings all appear to have in common is that they are the actions of Daesh, a.k.a. “the so-called Islamic State.” Even when the Muslim outrage is reported, it does not get the same attention as the xenophobic and Islamophobic rants that are coming from right-wing pundits in the U.S. and elsewhere. In the aftermath of the Paris attacks governors in the U.S. are announcing that they do not want Syrian refugees in their states, as if to say that the refugee population is

the source of terrorist attacks. Are these governors for real? Do they not realize that Daesh is quite capable of carrying out terrorist attacks without infiltrating the refugee population? The mainstream media must be tasked with two very important actions. The first is the full accounting for the scope of the outrage in the face of these terrorist attacks. We cannot have a situation where the people of the U.S. are led to believe that the Muslim world is silent in the face of these jihadist/fascist actions. When the response from the Muslim world has been so overwhelming that it

is simply inexcusable that there is any ambiguity on this matter. The second action is to broaden the scope of our understanding of the terrorist actions themselves. While I share a very deep sorrow with the French people and an absolute hatred of Daesh for their barbaric actions in Paris, I also cry for those killed in Turkey, Baghdad and Beirut who have received far less attention and even less sympathy. It is time for us in the U.S. and other parts of the global North to appreciate that terror does not become terror only when it strikes us. WI

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By The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Missouri Students, Athletes Teach Lesson in Nonviolent Change Paul Robeson. Muhammad Ali. Bill Russell. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Jim Brown. Curt Flood. Hank Aaron. The “Black 14” at the University of Wyoming. The St. Louis Rams. Michael Sam. Tommy Smith and John Carlos, black-gloved fists in the air. LeBron James and Derrick Rose, wearing “I Can’t Breathe” T-shirts. These are only a few of the most visible African-American athletes who risked their posi-

tions, their high status in our culture, their endorsements and their high salaries in the cause of civil rights and equal justice. Not all the athletes who championed fair play were African-American, of course. Roberto Clemente comes to mind immediately. Bill Walton spoke out against the Vietnam War. Billie Jean King stood up for women’s equality in sports. Brooklyn Dodgers captain Pee Wee Reese stood by Jackie Robinson out on the ball field, making it clear that the color line had been crossed for good.

Now the University of Missouri football team has shown us what real “Tigers” do when it’s time to pick up the hammer of justice. These African-American players stood by the student protesters and hunger striker Jonathan Butler. Interestingly, their White teammates and their White coach, Gary Pinkel, then joined the cause, too. And change came to the campus. The students and the athletes showed that they had studied Martin Luther King Jr. and the lessons of the civil rights move-

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ment. They were disciplined, nonviolent, focused — and they used their leverage to demand a role in their own educations. Strategically, they chose a moment to act when they had leverage over a million dollars in potential TV revenues. It was smart organizing, and it worked. As the old saying goes, rabbit hunting is a lot less fun when the rabbit has a gun. In this case, of course, the “gun” was nonviolent protest against racial injustice. African-American athletes showed their clout.

A sleeping giant awoke. Today’s colleges spend a lot of time recruiting African-American athletes but much less time recruiting young African-American scholars. No expense is spared to develop a young halfback, but fewer and fewer Pell Grants are available to support young chemists. Good athletes are awarded scholarships (unless they get hurt), while their universities reap millions in tickets sales and revenue from jerseys and sports bling.

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By George H. Lambert Jr

A Bike Lane Too Far We live in a dynamic city, and one of the constants of this or any city is change. However, not all change is to everyone’s advantage. Take bike lanes, for instance. As The Washington Post has noted, bike lanes have become the latest symbol of the ongoing friction between the irresistible forces of gentrification and the immovable object of community. Advocates claim that bike lanes won’t prevent anyone from attending church. I would invite these

advocates to apply the brakes as they zip past the United House of Prayer for All People at Sixth and M streets Northwest on a Sunday. They would see many elderly and disabled worshippers who simply can’t attend services unless there is plentiful and convenient parking. While biking advocates celebrate the ascendance of this mode of transportation for environmental purposes, what about the environment it creates that is less than ideal for the elderly and for those dressed in their Sunday best? As gentrification creates a culture shift in parts of

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D.C., it is important to be sensitive about existing cultures and realities. Worshippers making their way across the street shouldn’t be asked to dodge speeding bikes. A culture of community cooperation and co-existence is sorely needed. Many of the bike lane advocates represent recent waves of professionals taking up residence in Washington, D.C. As leader of the Greater Washington Urban League, I welcome their arrival, but I would also like to remind them of D.C.’s storied and treasured culture of black churches. The House of Prayer, for in-

stance, affectionately known as “God’s White House,” has been holding annual mass baptisms by firehose since the 1920s. Brass bands and spirited preaching mark these festive occasions. The church, its leadership and its parishioners have always provided much-needed meals and other services to the less fortunate, in addition to Sunday school and Sunday worship. It is not just woven into the fabric of the community; for many people, it is the fabric. As the redevelopment of Washington rolls along, let’s seize this op-

portunity for dialogue and compromise, for newcomers to discover the heritage of their city and the families who have lived here for generations. I’m sure the churches would “extend hospitality to strangers” (Romans 12:13), but I’m not sure it’s fair to expect them to make the greater sacrifice. Please share your thoughts on facebook.com/GreaterWashingtonUrbanLeague and twitter.com/ GWUrbanLeague. WI George H. Lambert Jr. is the president and CEO of the Greater Washington Urban League.

By Askia Muhammad

Only Fools Want to Engage ISIS in War In the United States, the expression goes: “A sucker is born every minute.” Commonly attributed to 19th century showman P.T. Barnum, it was actually said in criticism of Barnum by David Hannum. It means: “Many people are gullible, and we can expect this to continue.” Politically today, Republican voters seem to be showing themselves to be “suckers” every minute, behaving like mythological lem-

mings, following xenophobe and race-baiter Donald Trump (and other right-wing presidential candidates) toward certain doom in a rhetorical war with the so-called Islamic State. First, the myth that said sucker-Americans are like lemmings may in fact be an insult to the lemmings, because the little rodents may not be that dumb, and that myth of mass suicide may have been created in a Disney documentary from the 1950s. But I digress. Despite the fact that more Americans have been killed this year by

White, Christian, so-called “lone wolf” terrorists in churches, movie theaters and schools than by all the radical “jihadists” put together, GOP presidential candidates Trump and Ben Carson have gone way, way, way over the top with Islamophobic hate speech. Ironically, that is just the reaction the jihadist propaganda machine wants in this country. They want the United States — about 6 percent of the world’s population — to forsake its geographical military advantage created by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and

to engage with them in a war thousands of miles from this country’s shores. The problem is where this country would fight them. Syria comes to mind first, and Iraq. But what about the militants in Africa, in Mali, Egypt, Libya, Cameroon, Somalia? Would we send troops to all those places when trouble erupted there? Not in my name, Trump, Carson, and all your delusional fellow travelers. There once was a time when Americans were convinced that this country would win the rest of the

world over to its brand of “freedom” and “Democracy” and Western civilization by the force of superior ideas, beliefs, and ways of life. “The Sears & Roebuck catalogue is the best propaganda tool to fight Communism,” Cold War pundits used to argue. Forget that notion. Today America is seen not as the champion of the world’s huddled masses yearning to breathe free but rather as the bully that robs from the poor and gives to the rich. That’s problem Numero Uno.

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Nutcracker Season Returns to the District

By Eve M. Ferguson WI Contributing Writer

5 The Nutcracker performed by Aurora Dickie and GianCarlo Perez of The Washington Ballet.

(top) Krislynn Perry and the Ensemble in The Washington Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker. / Photos by Theo Kossenas

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As soon as the Thanksgiving Day turkey comes off the table, and before the leftovers are done, Nutcracker season will be upon us. The DMV has the distinct pleasure of hosting two world-class runs of the classic Christmas tale by the Chicago-based Joffrey Ballet and our own Washington Ballet, each with its own unique spin on the story, rewritten by Alexander Dumas based on the story, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse” by German-author E.T.A. Hoffman. The famous and beloved score by Pytor Ilyich Tchaikovsky has become classic Christmas fare worldwide. The Washington Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is a local favorite, with many of the elements of the story adapted to include Washington icons like the waltz of the Cherry Blossoms, modifying the Waltz of the Flowers, in the story of young Clara and the Nutcracker who turns into a charming prince in her winter-themed dream. “The Nutcracker” is transformed into George Washington, and a duet between an

Anacostian brave and maiden is incorporated into the traditional folk dances from the original version. This multicultural annual holiday showcase features dancers from the professional Washington Ballet Company as well as students from the ballet school. Set in Victorian Georgetown, the local touches, familiar faces of the dancers and extended run make this “Nutcracker” a favorite stop for families and visitors to the area for the holidays. The Washington Ballet’s “Nutcracker” premieres at THEARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. on Thanksgiving weekend with shows on Saturday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, Nov. 29, before it moves on to the Warner Theater, 513 13th St. N.W. for the rest of its run through Dec. 27, which makes it the perfect performance to prepare, celebrate and remember the Christmas holiday this year. Family Day is Sunday, Dec. 6, the Warner Theater, and Military Appreciation Day is Wednesday, Dec. 9. Call The Washington Ballet at 202362-3606 for more information, or visit www.washingtonballet.org. If you want a more grandiose version of “The Nutcracker,” then head

over to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the Joffrey Ballet’s version of this Christmas story. With opulent Victorian American scenery and dazzling costumes, along with superior professional dancing, this version of the story was conceived and directed by the company’s founder and original director, Robert Joffrey, who passed away in 1988. At the Kennedy Center, local flavor is added by the Arlington Children’s Chorus, which lends its voices to a magical Snow Scene featuring a parade of ballerina snowflakes. With selected choreography by Gerald Arpino set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score, the Joffrey’s version of the Christmas story has fans around the world, and the DMV has the opportunity to see it Nov. 25 through Nov. 29 at the Kennedy Center’s Opera House. This is the last chance to see this version by Robert Joffrey, as D.C. is the last venue that will host it before it is revamped for the 2016-2017 season in the troupe’s hometown of Chicago. Visit www.kennedy-center.org for showtimes and ticket prices. WI

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly at Constitution Hall Maze featuring Frankie Beverly has established a trust fund with music lovers worldwide. Fans know when they attend a Maze concert they will be treated to an evening of honest, raw soul music. And that’s how it has been for more than 40 years. Nothing has changed. The band has stayed in its lane, continuing to do its thing, bringing quality music from the heart night after night. Maze featuring Frankie Beverly arrived on the scene in 1977 with a string of hits including Happy Feelings, Lady of Magic, While I’m Alone and Workin’ Together. And the soul classics continued with Golden Time Of Day, Southern Girl, Joy and Pain, We Are One, Running Away, Back In Stride, Can’t Get Over You, Silky Soul and The Morning After. A native of Philadelphia, Beverly grew up singing in church and later formed a group called The Butlers when he was a teenager. He later changed the name to Frankie Beverly’s Raw Soul. The band’s star began to rise in the mid 70s when Marvin Gaye caught their show in the San Francisco/Oakland area. He took them on the road as his opening act and urged them to change their name from Raw Soul. Original member Roame came up with the name Maze and the rest, as they say, is musical history. For advanced tickets to the Washington, DC show on Friday, November 27th please call 240-893-4623

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Theater Alliance Brings ‘Black Nativity’ to Southeast

LIFESTYLE The holiday sensation returns! Winner of 3 Helen Hayes Awards

Langston Hughes’ Xmas Classic Celebrates Birth of Blackness By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor Theater Alliance, winner of three Helen Hayes Awards in 2015 for their production of the Langston Hughes holiday classic, “Black Nativity,” returns with a new version of the play that both chronicles the birth of Christ and also celebrates the birth of “Blackness.” Directed by Eric Ruffin, the play, which runs from Wednesday, Nov. 25 thru Sunday, Jan. 3, will be presented at the Anacostia Playhouse in Southeast. A talented ensemble of D.C.-based performers will be featured in the production with music director by e’Marcus Harper-Short and choreography by Princess Mhoon. When “Black Nativity” originally premiered at New York City’s Lincoln Theatre in 1961, it became the first play by a Black playwright to be featured at the venue. Now, more than five decades later, it remains a fixture for audiences of all ages as it retells the Christmas story from an Afrocentric perspective, while infusing gospel, blues, funk, jazz and dance. Ruffin, a Philadelphia native now living in Tacoma Park, Maryland, said he’s confident that the slight changes that have been made will resonate with viewers. “In his directions that he placed in the script, Hughes allowed for there to be changes to the music in order to keep it current,” Ruffin said. “We’ve done that, along with using more current images, symbols and pictures to take the audience on a powerful journey, but the narration and the message remain the same.” “Hughes wrote this play as a way of healing our community one audience at a time. It’s essentially about the birth of blackness. When we are able to identify the divinity within ourselves and can see what’s beautiful about being Black, then we can walk through life with a purpose and can see our own worth,” Ruffin added. Last year, Alliance Theatre received 11 nominations, taking home three prestigious Helen Hayes Awards for Best Musical, Best Ensemble and Best Musical Direction – something that Ruffin said he, the cast and crew found very affirming. Current grassroots initiatives, in-

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Krislynn Perry and the Ensemble perform in the Black Nativity. / Photo by C. Stanley Photography

cluding Black Lives Matter, have once again focused on the need to recognize the importance of Black lives, emphasizing the positive aspects of blackness. Ruffin said having directed the play before, what continues to grab his attention is how many Blacks still see themselves as having so little value. “We’ve come a long way but there are still those of us who are ashamed to be Black,” he said. “They believe that being Black equates to being inferior to others and they aren’t able to see the divinity that lies within. That why’s Langston Hughes’ work has continued to be an essential holiday conversation piece. Instead of using terms like ‘colored’ or “Negro,’ he chose and used ‘Black,’ establishing himself as a pioneer in the advocacy of Black consciousness.” Ruffin added that while Hughes may have been a revolutionary, some of his contemporaries at the time disagreed with him. “In the original company, both Alvin Ailey and his principal dancer, Carmen de Lavallade, withdrew from the production and refused to be associated with it after Hughes changed the original title of the play from ‘Wasn’t That a Mighty Day’ to ‘Black Nativity.’ Langston Hughes was certainly a man before his time,” Ruffin said. For tickets and information, go to www.theateralliance.com or call 202-241-2539. WI

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Play ‘Colored Girls’ Gets New, Curvy Look Anacostia Arts Center Good for Southeast Community By Ariel Medley WI Contributing Writer

Inside the intimate setting of the Anacostia Art Center’s black box theater, patrons eagerly awaited the SoulFly Theatre Society’s latest production, “For Colored Girls – The Curvy Edition.” Directed by Cynthia Dorsey and performed by a dynamic cast of women, SoulFly’s three-day production, performed on Nov. 19, 20 and 22, is a revival of poet and playwright Ntozake Shange’s 1976 theatrical classic with just one modern day twist: Nearly all of her players are full-figured women. “I first saw this play at my school, Duke Ellington”, Dorsey said. “It inspired me to become an actress.” Years later, Dorsey sought the opportunity to show the world her acting talents, but realized that she was being rejected for roles simply because of her weight. “I

was often overlooked and ignored for parts and I was always told to lose weight. Sometimes talent is seen just for their bodies.” Dorsey saw the stigmas that overweight women were subjected to as aspiring actors and decided to make a stand. “That is why I decided to cast mainly plus-size women for this play.” “For Colored Girls, Who Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf” is a collection of 20 narrative poems told through monologues by seven nameless women, each represented by a single color found in the rainbow. The play is told through poetry, music, dance and song in a theatrical combination creator Ntozake Shange has coined as a “choreopoem.” Starring Demaria Anissa (Lady in Yellow), Veronica LaShell MacRae (Lady in Red), Chrystal Vaughan (Lady in Orange), Yanika Abrahams (Lady in Green), Erika

Scott (Lady in Brown), Tiffany Lyn (Lady in Purple) and Ghislaine Dwarka (Lady in Blue), the monologues discuss issues that women of color have with relationships, their battles with race, their search for identity, and their evolution from naivety to enlightenment. They touch on such topics as teenage pregnancy, sex, infidelity, abortion, promiscuity, domestic violence, homicide, suicide and rape. Each of these exceptionally talented actresses recited Shange’s fluid monologues with ease, conveying passion, imagery and power behind each word. “For Colored Girls” contains some of the most haunting and hauntingly beautiful poetry in theater. The theatrical performance begins with the poem “Dark Phrases,” which is about the dark phrases of womanhood, and serves as a prologue to the deeper issues found throughout the produc-

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tion. “Are we ghouls? Children of horror? The joke? Don’t tell nobody; don’t tell a soul. Are we animals? Have we gone crazy?” Other monologues include “Latent Rapists,” the heartrending tale from a rape victim: “A rapist doesn’t have to be a stranger to be legitimate . . . We can now meet them in circles we frequent for companionship, see them at the coffeehouse with someone else we know, we can even have them over for dinner and get raped in our own houses by invitation.” The production ends with the poem “A Laying on of Hands,” signaling the

women’s unity, strength and enlightenment. The SoulFly players gave fantastic performances, each filled with energy and life. They invoked laughter, shouts of agreement, disdain and, at times, silence and reflection from the audience. Through spoken word, the ladies conveyed the deepest of emotions, capturing the joys, sorrows and pain that flowed throughout Shange’s original production. “For Colored Girls, Who Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf” speaks volumes, not just to women of color but to all women. WI

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Spike Lee Strikes Again with ‘Chi-Raq’

New Film Addresses Gun Violence in America By D. Kevin McNeir WI Editor Film writer, producer, director and actor Spike Lee seems to relish controversy – pushing the button with his movies in order to challenge the status quo and to address the unsaid while taking risks in his quest to examine themes related to society, history, politics and race. And once again, the Morehouse College graduate returns with “Chi-Raq” – a Chicago-based, modern-day version of the ancient Greek comedy “Lysistrata” written by Aristophanes in which women wage a sex strike to end the carnage of the Peloponnesian War between the Spartans and the Athenians. Lee’s version, which is part sex comedy and part a charged criticism of rampant gun violence, has already been featured in press screenings in cities including Washington, D.C., New York and Los Angeles, and opened earlier this week to media and guests in Chicago. The Amazon Original Movies film, controversial from the moment the title went public, will be released to the public on Friday, Dec. 4. It opens with screens re-

vealing statistics that compare the gun violence death toll in Chicago to American lives lost in Iraq and Afghanistan. The actors, including Samuel L. Jackson who portrays the narrator, Dolmedes, Teyonah Paris (Lysistrata, who lives in Chicago’s Southside community of Englewood and leads the women in their sex strike), Nick Cannon (a rising rap star and member of the Spartans gang) and Wesley Snipes (the one-eyed Cyclops and member of the rival Trojans gang), all speak in rhyming verse, the style utilized by actors during the time that Aristophanes wrote his piece. Lee, who co-wrote the screenplay along with Kevin Willmott, said the project has taken years to bring to the screen. “Kevin first began writing this six years ago but came to me about a year ago to help him finish it,” Lee said. “Originally I was only going to direct it. But this problem with gun violence in America – it’s something that effects everyone. During the principle photography, from June 1 to July 9, there were 331 people shot and wounded and 69 murdered.” In keeping with messages pre-

sented in two of his previous films, “School Days” (1988) and “Do the Right Thing” (1989), “Chi-Raq” also emphasizes the theme that people need to “wake up.” “Conscience is something that many of fail to use all of the time,” Lee said. “Critics and some viewers may not like what I say but I see it as a realistic reflection of the world. You may be uncomfortable but putting it out there is necessary.” Paris, who plays the female lead in the film, said she had to utilize all of her acting training in order to pull off the role. “I’ve admired Spike for a long time and after being chosen I dug deep – finding every bit of my acting, from dancing to finding my center and strength. My character is the heroine of the film. I had to make sure that I was seen that way – that viewers believed that I was determined and mission-bound.” Paris added that as she began to read the script, she had a revelation. “Art can be used to make a difference,” she said. “I’ve known that before, but this film really brought that reality – that possibility home. Spike’s committed to saving lives – that’s why he took on this project. I believe that with his unconvention-

al approach, people from all generations will be drawn to this film and understand that his intentions are pure.” Cannon said having the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of actors like Denzel Washington, Jackson, Snipes and Halle Berry, all of whom got their early start in film under the direction of Lee, is something that he never expected but definitely appreciates. “When we premiered last night in Chicago, people who had earlier said I could never be a gang member in a movie and be believed, came back and said I totally embodied the character,” Cannon said.

“That’s major and it’s because Spike had a vision about me.” “In my role, I start in a very painful place like a lot of other young, Black men. But I’m allowed to be vulnerable. That rarely happens in real life because brothers are so focused on surviving. I travel the road from survival to remorse – it’s quite powerful.” “I once heard someone say that art is being able to comfort the disturbed and to disturb the comfortable. Spike Lee is a master at conducting the noise around us and starting needed conversations – waking people up and causing them to pay attention,” Cannon said. WI

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It was a death that dominated the headlines. Jordan Davis, an African-American teenager, and a group of friends were sitting in their parked car in Jacksonville, Florida playing rap music and, otherwise, just minding their own business. But, Michael David Dunn, a 45-year-old white man and software developer, didn’t appreciate the music and, after a brief argument, returned to his own car where he grabbed a loaded handgun and fired 10 rounds into the car occupied by Davis and three others. Only Davis was hit and the 17-year-old died of his injuries. Today, that incident has been turned into a documentary titled, “3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets” which airs this month on HBO. On Monday, Nov. 23, the third anniversary of the shooting, the Center for American Progress’ Reel Progress hosted a screening of the film beginning at the Landmark E Street Cinema on E Street between 10th and 11th Streets in Northwest. The screening featured a discussion by Davis’ parents Lucia McBath and Ron Davis. “When we started this journey, our aim was make sure that Jordan’s story was not going to be forgotten, that he would not become a statistic in an increasingly violent world,” Marc Silver, the film’s director, said in a statement. “We are now certain that Jordan’s story will reach the widest, most diverse audience possible,” Silver said. Earlier this year, the film won the U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Social Impact at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The documentary takes viewers into the altercation between Davis and Dunn that ended with Dunn firing 10 shots into Davis’ vehicle and then fleeing. It details the exchange of angry words on that night at a Gate Gas Station on Southside Boule-

5 3 1/2 Minutes Film goes inside the murder of Black teen Jordan Davis. / Courtesy photo

vard over the volume of the music coming from the Dodge Durango in which Davis was seated. The documentary also includes police interrogation footage, prison phone recordings between Dunn and his fiancé, who was at the scene of the shooting, and interviews with Jordan’s friends. It also has footage from Dunn’s trial and scenes of Davis’ parents – all shot over 18 months beginning in summer 2013. After fleeing the scene of the crime, Dunn ultimately was apprehended by Florida law enforcement and later attempted to use the shield of Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law to justify his actions as self-defense, which former Neighborhood Watch Captain George Zimmerman successfully used after he killed unarmed African-American teenager Trayvon Martin. After two years and two trials, Dunn was convicted of murdering Davis and is now serving life in prison without the possibility of parole. Patti Brigham, who chairs the League of Women Voters of Flor-

ida’s Gun Safety Committee, said the film is an eye-opener. “It’s about a sort of infamous ‘Stand Your Ground’ case in Florida,” said Brigham. “Michael Dunn, middle-aged white man, Jordan Davis, African-American teenager. It was a shooting in Jacksonville at a gas station over the volume of the music coming from the young man’s car, Jordan Davis. And, Michael Dunn wound up firing 10 bullets at the car, which was filled with unarmed teenagers.” Brigham told reporters in Jacksonville that the goal of the film is to not only depict racial bias, but to show what can occur when guns are introduced in certain situations. “This film coincides with our concern about guns on campus because if you allow guns on campuses, then you’re setting up situations that Stand Your Ground – that defense could apply – or would be used, not necessarily apply, but where a ‘Stand Your Ground’ defense could be claimed,” she said. “So, we’re very concerned about that.” WI

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ARIES You can be discreet and cut down on some of the envious comments you are attracting. Or you can continue to flaunt it since you’ve got it. Your choice this week! Watch for a pleasant change in a romantic partner’s attitude. Soul Affirmation: The winner is me. I smile for the cameras. Lucky Numbers: 3, 39, 41

“The Little Kids’ Table”

TAURUS Take advantage of bursts of energy all week. Body and mind are in sync. Don’t take things too personally this week; you might get your feelings hurt. If you do, nighttime is a great time to make up. Make the call. Soul Affirmation: My hunches are right more often than not this week. Lucky Numbers: 16, 26, 29

by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle Illustrated by Mary Reaves Uhles c.2015, Sleeping Bear Press $16.99 / $17.99 Canada 32 pages

GEMINI You are a superstar at work. Efficiency seems to be your middle

name. As you go your charming way, don’t forget to delegate tasks with a smile. Soul Affirmation: I give my mind a holiday again this week. Lucky Numbers: 43, 47, 51

CANCER A relationship may be heating up. Make sure you know what Grandma is the best cook ever! She’s second only to Mom, who makes your favorite foods every day. Oh, what about Dad’s special mashed potatoes, and you really love Auntie’s sprinkle cookies! You’ll get to taste every one of those things soon – but where will you sit while you’re eating? Find out in “The Little Kids’ Table” by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle, illustrated by Mary Reaves Uhles. It’s always fun visiting Grandma, especially during the holidays. That’s when you get to sit at a special place for kids only. Everything at the grown-ups’ table is nice. They have sparkly silverware, shiny glasses, and pretty dishes. The grown-ups’ table has washable napkins to put on your lap, a tablecloth, and even a vase of flowers. It’s not like that at the little kids’ table. Where you all sit, it’s loud and messy. Your brother might be crying. Someone may be trying to hang spoons off her nose (or teaching somebody else how to do it), while your twin cousins play a joke on another kid. There’s always a grownup to fix your plate, to give you another helping of foods you like, or to try to make you taste something that’s “totally icky.” It’s easy to be goofy at the little kids’ table. And when you do, that’s about the time when Mom gets annoyed and makes you “Stop it now, please!” You should behave at the little kids’ table – more or less. You should eat what’s on your plate – more or less. And you should always pay attention to what the grown-ups say – more than not! Grandpa probably wishes he were sitting next to you, poking his finger in your pumpkin pie. Uncle wishes he could hang spoons from his face. Mom would surely laugh until milk came out of her nose if she was at the little kids’ table. Grandma probably hates shiny glasses because paper cups are more fun. Truth is, all the grown-ups wish they were you because everybody knows which table is the best! Grumble, grumble, grumble. Is that what you hear every holiday when the kids are sent to a satellite seat? Well, they’ll never feel deprived again, after you have read aloud “The Little Kids’ Table.” Through a fun rhyme that’ll make your child look forward to this years’ holiday, author Mary Ann McCabe Riehle turns the banished feeling around to make it fun to sit at a table away from the adults. Even the family dog gets involved, and the chaos that follows will make kids giggle. It helps a lot that illustrator Mary Reaves Uhles adds silly details in her drawings – details that, once you start looking for them, can make this book seem fresh no matter how many times you’ll be asked to read it aloud. For 5-to-8-yearolds, this is a great holiday book and a nice reminder View that sitting away from the adults is something even the adults want. And by John De Freitas if that sounds tasty, then “The Little Kids’ Table” will be a feast for you both. WI

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you want, then go ahead. Minor challenges on the home front are easily handled. Soul Affirmation: The widest outlook comes from the look within. Lucky Numbers: 8, 10, 34

LEO You make important progress at work this week by taking initiative and letting your leadership abilities shine. What you do makes things better for everyone around you, so rock steady. Meetings and conversations go especially well. Soul Affirmation: The word is in me. I bring it forth. Lucky Numbers: 10, 31, 42 VIRGO Lucky! Your natural ability to shine is magnified this week. You’ll

be garnering positive attention on a project you recently completed. Bask in the glow of public admiration! Be daring. You’ll find a lot of support for the things you want to do. Soul Affirmation: This week I forgive myself for everything that has happened. Lucky Numbers: 12, 13, 28

LIBRA A celebration is in store, and you are the guest of honor! You’ve achieved something wonderful, and you need to take some time to enjoy it. Let yourself enjoy the applause, then move onward and upward. Soul Affirmation: I entertain wild ideas about making money this week. Lucky Numbers: 9, 12, 36 SCORPIO Let someone else make a few decisions this week. Take a backseat and enjoy the respite from doing all the driving. You’ll enjoy the ride more this week if you just admire the view as it goes by. Soul Affirmation: I enjoy living in my dream. Lucky Numbers: 18, 30, 43 SAGITTARIUS Sometimes you imagine that everyone needs to hear your sensible opinions on all matters of significance. And other weeks you know that you are wise and generous enough to listen to others as they share their good ideas. This week is a week for listening. You’ll learn much. Soul Affirmation: I listen with an open heart. Lucky Numbers: 5, 39, 43 CAPRICORN Anybody may occasionally have a week when their energy feels low. Your natural good health will see you through a possible down period if you just go with the flow and let yourself relax. Rest if you have the chance, and you’ll feel like your wonderful self in no time flat! Soul Affirmation: I calm my emotions by forgetting about the past. Lucky Numbers: 12, 41, 45

AQUARIUS You are the center of attention this week, and while you’ll be very busy, you’ll love every moment. Enjoy your time in the spotlight! You may want to indulge yourself with some emotional theatrics this week. Soul Affirmation: All vibes are good for me this week! Lucky Numbers: 3, 12, 39 PISCES Stay flexible this week, especially where a partner is concerned. While they may be moody, there’s no need for you to join them in their attitude unless you really, really want to! Stay positive, and go with the good vibrations that surround you. Soul Affirmation: I exercise to lower tension this week. Lucky Numbers: 31, 48, 52 33

SPORTS

Howard Wallops Medgar Evers, 106-64, in Home Season Opener 4 Medgar Evers College forward Mark Reid is defended by his Howard opponent in the second half of Division 1 men’s college basketball on Friday, Nov. 20 in a home season opener victory for Howard, 106-64. / Photo by John E. De Freitas 6 Howard University forward James “JT” Miller heads to the basket to score two of his 21 points in the first half of Division 1 men’s college basketball on Friday, Nov. 20 in their home season opener. “We’re beginning to get our chemistry and learning to play with each other,” Miller said. Howard Bison defeated the Cougars 106-64. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

Howard University guard Kofi Andoh and Medgar Evers College guard Pablo Segura fight for ball possession in the second half of Division 1 men’s college basketball on Friday, Nov. 20 at Howard University Burr Gymnasium in Northwest. Howard Bison defeated the Cougars 106-64. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

5 Howard University guard James “J-Byrd” Daniel III outjumps his Medgar Evers Cougars College opponents early in the first half to score two of his 35 points in Division 1 men’s college basketball on Friday, Nov. 20 at Howard University Burr Gymnasium in Northwest. It was the Bison 2015 home opener: “This is definitely a confidence builder for us,” Daniel said. Howard Bison defeated the Cougars106-64. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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forward Matthew Lee is defended by Howard guard Maurice Swaby II in the second half of Division 1 men’s college basketball on Friday, Nov. 20 at Howard University Burr Gymnasium in Northwest. Lee led his team in scoring with 17 points. The Bison walloped the Cougars. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Long Island Blackbirds Turn Back Howard Lady Bison, 89 – 72

4 Blackbirds guard Shanice Vaughan takes on Lady Bison guard Allese Morrison in the third quarter of Division 1 women’s basketball on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Howard University Burr Gymnasium in Northwest. The Blackbirds defeated the Lady Bison 89-72. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

6 Howard Lady Bison center Victoria Gonzales shoots for

a basket early in the first quarter of Division 1 women’s college basketball on Sunday, Nov. in a home game in Northwest. The Blackbirds defeated the Lady Bison 89-72. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

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Basketball team forward pulls down a rebound early in the first quarter of Division 1 women’s college basketball on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Howard University Burr Gymnasium in Northwest. The Blackbirds defeated the Lady Bison 89-72. / Photo by John E. De Freitas

4 Howard Lady Bison guard Da’Shae Shumate takes on Blackbirds forward Jolanna Ford in the second quarter of Division 1 women’s college basketball on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Howard University Burr Gymnasium in Northwest where Howard lost, 89-72. / Photo by John E. De Freitas 35

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

Mayor Muriel Bowser participated in a Community Walk in Northeast where she toured the Marvin Gaye Recreation Center, listened to residents express their concerns and posed for photographs on Wednesday, Nov. 18. / Photos by Roy Lewis

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

Children, teens and adults hit the trail in support of Teens and Jeans Walk/Run on Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park. Volunteers helped organize more than 30 bags of donated jeans. / Photos by Patricia Little

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Sugar Ray Leonard Reflects on ‘No Mas’ By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Contributing Writer Sugar Ray Leonard had no doubt that he’d defeat Roberto Duran when the two warriors squared off in a rematch of their epic first welterweight title bout that ended in a split decision victory for the Panamanian known as “The Hands of Stone.” What Leonard, the legendary six-time world champion didn’t know was, that Duran – one of the most feared fighters of his generation – would surrender after uttering the most-infamous phrase in the history of boxing, “No Mas.” “I went into that second fight 100 percent sure that I was going

to win,” Leonard said in an exclusive interview with NNPA Newswire just prior to the 35th anniversary of his famous clash with Duran that took place before a sold-out crowd on Nov. 25, 1980 at the Superdome in New Orleans. “I did everything that was necessary, I trained a lot more economically,” he said, noting that he didn’t expend the kind of draining energy he’d done while training for he and Duran’s first fight in Montreal five months earlier. “I didn’t allow Duran’s antics to get to me,” Leonard said. After legendary music superstar Ray Charles – whom Leonard was named after – performed “America the Beautiful” just prior

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Sugar Ray Leonard remains one of the most celebrated boxers in history. Here he battles Roberto Duran, one of his greatest adversaries. / Courtesy photo

to the opening bell, the young gladiator’s confidence soared. “That was it,” Leonard said. Now, 35 years later, Leonard who grew up in Palmer Park, Maryland vividly recalls the events leading up to the first fight and the rematch as if it happened yesterday. Duran, who entered the first contest at Olympic Stadium in Montreal with an astonishing 71-1 record with 56 knockouts, had spewed hate toward Leonard and the welterweight champion’s wife, infuriating Leonard. “He was nasty, I hated him,” said Leonard, who entered with a record of 27-0 with 18 knockouts. “Duran was a veteran and he knew he could get inside my head, which he did. There was also a communication gap, because he didn’t speak English that well. He challenged my manhood and made me feel less than a fighter – less than a man as he used profanity toward my wife.” Leonard said he couldn’t stand to be around his nemesis and shocked observers by choosing to brawl with the slugger, losing the decision and his title. “I wanted to beat him so bad and I abandoned my style,” Leonard said, noting that he over-trained for the first fight. “It’s not an excuse, I lost, but he got into my head,” he said. In the rematch, which took place just five months after the first bout, it was Leonard who got the mastery over his opponent both physically and mentally.

“When he quit, however, it became more about what he did than what I made him do,” Leonard said, echoing his longlived lament that was captured two years ago in an ESPN documentary about the fight, titled “30-for-30 – No Mas” The documentary airs periodically on ESPN and is available at Amazon.com. The film provided boxing fans a closer look at how Leonard outsmarted, out-punched and out-maneuvered Duran, before Leonard humiliated his foe with the famous Ali Shuffle, mock bolo punches and even sticking his chin out daring Duran to hit him. While Duran never did fess and admit that he quit because Leonard had beat and humiliated him during the rematch, the two have since become close friends. While the Nov. 25, 1980 bout helped to highlight Leonard’s hall of fame career, he still provided boxing fans with even more memories. Less than one year after he beat Duran, Leonard fought Thomas “Hitman” Hearns in Las Vegas. The Sept. 16, 1981 fight, dubbed “Showdown at the Palace,” was to unify the welterweight title. “The thing with Tommy is that I had to disassemble him. He’s such an anomaly standing nearly 6 foot 2 and super fast, Tommy was a beast and even my brother, Roger, thought Tommy would beat me,” Leonard said, noting that even he had doubts. The turning point came in

the sixth round of the scheduled 15 round slugfest. “I hit him with a left hook and I said, ‘Damn, I can hit too,’” Leonard said. Later, after unleashing one of the most spectacular barrages in ring history, Leonard punished Hearns with flush right and left hands leading the referee to stop the fight in the 14th round and awarding Leonard a TKO victory. A Gold Medalist in the 1976 Olympics, Leonard was named fighter of the decade in the 1980s and he would go on to win titles in five different weight classes including a memorable clash on April 6, 1987 with middleweight champion “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler. Leonard’s career record of 363-1 does little to reflect his greatness but for boxing fans and the purist, he proved himself among the greatest of all time. Today, Leonard still keeps up with his idol, the ailing Muhammad Ali and he continues to immerse himself in charity and other endeavors including his Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation. “Without Ali, I wouldn’t be here,” Leonard said. “He’s hanging in there, he’s a Finally, when asked how he thinks he would fair in his prime against today’s best, Floyd Mayweather, Leonard laughed. “We bump into each other and he says ‘I can beat you,’ and I’d say you can’t touch me,” Leonard said. “I’m a fighter, a champion. WI

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Thanksgiving: An Everyday Joy This year, I’m feeling more thankful than ever before. God has blessed me with an abundance of blessings, most of which were extremely important to me. Frankly, each blessing has felt like a miracle come true. They have come in so many wonderful ways. In fact, traps that had been set for my harm were turned for my good instead. Scripture says it this way: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” This column, though, is not about me, so don’t look for my stories this time. This column is written to encourage each of you and to say thank you for reading my column. Take time to realize how you are only here today and gone tomorrow. Use this time to take a careful look at your own life. Are you making the sacrifices that will lead you successfully in doing those things you were sent to this Earth to accomplish? James 4:14 says it this way: “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” Though tomorrow is not promised, be about the business of getting those things done which the Father has assigned your hand to do, even if it seems like a very big dream. You ask, how do I do that? It’s like eating an elephant. How can a small person eat an entire elephant? You eat it one bite at a time!

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Last week, an army of more than 100 women were honored in Prince Georges County for their efforts to boost the community. These were people I call “foot soldiers” or “the Village.” They say it takes a village to raise a child. These Phenomenal Women were a reflection of the Proverbs 31 Woman: They were virtuous! What about you? Is the work you’re doing only for selfish reasons, or have you lost yourself in your work because you are so involved in helping others by encouraging them, teaching and mentoring them so they won’t make many of the mistakes you once made? Are you taking the mess that you seem to have made from your life and turning that mess into a powerful and positive message? If you answer yes, then be very thankful. And finally, are you working as hard alone as if the whole world saw? That’s my favorite line from my sorority prayer. It is who we are when there is nobody looking that makes us who we really are. The Fantastic Four once said it best in the 1967 song called “The Whole World is a Stage,” and everybody’s playing a part. Have you noticed how real-life stories are even more exciting than many movies? Often I watch people in an observing manner; it is amazing what we can learn. Spend more time taking care of your own business and leaving other people’s business alone. That’s my Thanksgiving message for this year. Happy Thanksgiving

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with Lyndia Grant holiday to you and your family and friends. 1 Chronicles 16:34 says, “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!” And Psalm 100:4 says, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” And finally, Philippians 4:6 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Be thankful every day you awaken. His mercy is everlasting. Then your job is done, and the Heavenly Father calls your name. Be ye also ready because you have lived your life doing those things that pleases the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen! WI Lyndia Grant is a radio talk show host on Radio One’s 1340, WYCB AM, Fridays at 6 p.m. Visit her website at www.lyndiagrant.com, call her at 202 558-2107 or send emails to lyndiagrant@gmail.com.

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Historic St. Mary’s Episcopal Church The Reverend Lyndon Shakespeare Interim Priest

Virgil K. Thomas, Sr. Senior Pastor/ Teacher

Foggy Bottom • Founded in 1867 728 23rd Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Church office: 202-333-3985 • Fax : 202-338-4958

Services & Times Sunday School 8 – 9 AM Worship Service 9 – 11 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30 – 8:00 PM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Worship Services Sundays: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with Music and Hymns Wednesdays: 12:10 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

Motto : “A Great Commitment to the Great Commandment” Website: www.turningheartschurchdc.org Email: faithdefender@verizon.net

Committed to providing services and supports to increase the capacity of individuals, businesses, and communities.

www.stmarysfoggybottom.org Email: stmarysoffice@stmarysfoggybottom.org All are welcome to St. Mary’s to Learn, Worship, and Grow.

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tel: 202-291-6565 Blessed Word of Life Church Dr. Dekontee L. & Dr. Ayele A. Johnson Pastors 4001 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 (202) 265-6147 Office 1-800 576-1047 Voicemail/Fax Schedule of Services: Sunday School – 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service – 11:00 AM Communion Service – First Sunday Prayer Service/Bible Study – Tuesday, 6:30 PM www.blessedwordoflifechurch.org e-mail: church@blessedwordoflifechurch.org

Campbell AME Church Rev. Dr. Henry Y. White 2562 MLK Jr. Ave., S E Washington, DC 20020 Adm. Office 202-678-2263 Email:Campbell@mycame.org Sunday Worship Service 10: am Sunday Church School 8: 45 am Bible Study Wednesday 12:00 Noon Wednesday 7:00 pm Thursday 7: pm “Reaching Up To Reach Out” Mailing Address Campbell AME Church 2502 Stanton Road SE Washington, DC 20020

Mt. Zion Baptist Church Rev. John W. Davis, Pastor 5101 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20011 202-726-2220/ 202-726-9089 Sunday Worship Service 8:00am and 11:00am Sunday School 9:15am Holy Communion 4th Sunday 10:00am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7;00pm TV Ministry –Channel 6 Wednesday 10:00pm gsccm.administration@verizon.net

Pilgrim Baptist Church Pilgrim Baptist Church Rev. Louis B. Jones II Pastor

Church of Living Waters

Rev. Paul Carrette Senior Pastor Harold Andrew, Assistant Pastor 4915 Wheeler Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745

700 I Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20002 (202) 547-8849

301-894-6464

Worship Sundays @ 7:30 & 11:00 A.M. 5th Sundays @ 9:30 A.M. 3rd Sundays: Baptism & Holy Communion Prayer & Praise: Wednesdays @ Noon & 6:30 P.M.

Schedule of Service Sunday Service: 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Bible Study: Wednesday 7:30 PM Communion Service: First Sunday

www.pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ Drs. Dennis W. and Christine Y. Wiley, Pastors 3845 South Capitol Street Washington, DC 20032 (202) 562-5576 (Office) (202) 562-4219 (Fax) SERVICES AND TIMES: SUNDAYS: 10:00 am AM Worship Services BIBLE STUDY: Wonderful Wednesdays in Worship and the Word Bible Study Wednesdays 12:00 Noon; 6:30 PM (dinner @ 5:30 PM) SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:00 AM – Hour of Power “An inclusive ministry where all are welcomed and affirmed.” www.covenantbaptistdc.org

Twelfth Street Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1812 12th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 202-265-4494 Fax: 202 265 4340 Reverend Dr. Paul H. Saddler Senior Pastor Service and Times Sunday Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Communion every Sunday 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Bible Study Tuesday 12Noon Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Motto; “Discover Something Wonderful.” Website: 12thscc.org Email: Twelfthstcc@aol.com

Mount Carmel Baptist Church Joseph N. Evans, Ph.D Senior Pastor 901 Third Street N.W. Washington, DC. 20001 Phone (202) 842-3411 Fax (202) 682-9423 Sunday Church School : 9: 30am Sunday Morning Worship: 10: 45am Bible Study Tuesday: 6: 00pm Prayer Service Tuesday: 7:00pm Holy Communion: 3rd Sunday 10: 45am themcbc.org

www.livingwatersmd.org

St. Stephen Baptist Church Bishop Lanier C. Twyman, Sr. Senior Pastor 5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748 Office 301-899-8885 – fax 301-899-2555 Sunday Early Morning Worship - 7:45 a.m. Church School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship – 10:45 a.m. Tuesday – 7:00pm – Kingdom Building Bible Institute Wednesday – Prayer/Praise/Bible Study – 7:30 p.m. Baptism & Communion Service- 4th Sunday – 10:30am

“We are one in the Spirit” www.ssbc5757.org e-mail: ssbc5757@verizon.net

Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., • Pastor 2498 Alabama Ave., SE • Washington D.C. 20020 Office: (202) 889-7296 Fax: (202) 889-2198 • www.acamec.org 2008: The Year of New Beginnings “Expect the Extraordinary”

Crusader Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Alton W. Jordan, Pastor 800 I Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-548-0707 Fax No. 202-548-0703

Sunday Worship Services: 8:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. Sunday Church School - 9:15a.m. & Sunday Adult Forum Bible Study - 10:30a.m. 2nd & 4th Monday Women’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Tuesday Jr./Sr. Bible Study - 10:00a.m. Tuesday Topical Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Tuesday New Beginnings Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Wednesday Pastoral Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Wednesday Children’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Thursday Men’s Bible Study - 6:30p.m. Friday before 1st Sunday Praise & Worship Service - 6:30p.m. Saturday Adult Bible Study - 10:00a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Holy Communion – 1st Sunday Sunday School-9:45am Men’s Monday Bible Study – 7:00pm Wednesday Night Bible Study – 7:00pm Women’s Ministry Bible Study 3rd Friday -7:00pm Computer Classes- Announced Family and Marital Counseling by appointment E-mail: Crusadersbaptistchurch@verizon.net www.CrusadersBaptistChurch.org

“The Amazing, Awesome, Audacious Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church”

“God is Love”

Third Street Church of God Rev. Cheryl J. Sanders, Th.D. Senior Pastor 1204 Third Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 202.347.5889 office 202.638.1803 fax Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study: Wed. 7:30 p.m. “Ambassadors for Christ to the Nation’s Capital” www.thirdstreet.org

Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.; Senior Bishop & Evangelist Susie C. Owens – Co-Pastor 610 Rhode Island Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (202) 529-4547 office • (202) 529-4495 fax Sunday Worship Service: 8 AM and 10:45 AM Sunday Youth Worship Services: 1st & 4th 10:45 AM; 804 R.I. Ave., NE 5th 8 AM & 10:45 AM; Main Church Prayer Services Tuesday – Noon, Wednesday 6 AM & 6:30 PM Calvary Bible Institute: Year-Round Contact Church Communion Every 3rd Sunday The Church in The Hood that will do you Good! www.gmchc.org emailus@gmchc.org

Isle of Patmos Baptist Church Reverend Dr. Calvin L. Matthews • Senior Pastor 1200 Isle of Patmos Plaza, Northeast Washington, DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-6767 Fax: (202) 526-1661 Sunday Worship Services: 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 2nd Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:20 a.m. Seniors Bible Study: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Noon Day Prayer Service: Tuesdays at Noon Bible Study: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Motto: “A Ministry of Reconciliation Where Everybody is Somebody!” Website: http://isleofpatmosbc.org Church Email: ipbcsecretary@verizon.net

ST Marks Baptist Come Worship with us... St. Mark's Baptist Church 624 Underwood Street, NW Washington, dc 20011 Dr. Raymond T. Matthews, Pastor and First Lady Marcia Matthews Sunday School 9:am Worship Service 10:am Wed. Noon Day prayer service Thur. Prayer service 6:45 pm Thur. Bible Study 7:15 pm

RELIGION Shabbath Commandment Church 7801 Livingston Road Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-534-5471 Bishop Adrian A. Taylor, Sr. Pastor Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Service 11:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Preaching 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Motto: “A Church Keeping It Real for Real.” Website: Shabbathcommandmentchruch.org Email: Praisebetoyhwh@gmail.com

Zion Baptist Church

All Nations Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James Coleman Pastor 2001 North Capitol St, N.E. • Washington, DC 20002 Phone (202) 832-9591 Sunday Church School – 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 AM Holy Communion – 1st Sunday at 11:00 AM Prayer – Wednesdays, 6:00 PM Bible Study – Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Christian Education School of Biblical Knowledge Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM, Call for Registration Website: www.allnationsbaptistchurch.com All Nations Baptist Church – A Church of Standards

Israel Baptist Church

Rev. Keith W. Byrd, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Dr. Morris L Shearin, Sr. Pastor

4850 Blagdon Ave, NW • Washington D.C 20011 Phone (202) 722-4940 • Fax (202) 291-3773

1251 Saratoga Ave., NE Washington, DC 20018 (202) 269-0288

Sunday Worship Service 10:15AM- Praise and Worship Services Sunday School 9:00am Monday: Noon Bible School Wednesday: Noon & 7PM: Pastor’s Bible Study Ordinance of Baptism 2nd Holy Communion 4th Sunday Mission Zion Baptist Church Shall; Enlist Sinners, Educate Students, Empower the Suffering, Encourage the Saints, and Exalt Our Savior. (Acts 2:41-47) www.zionbaptistchurchdc.org

St. Luke Baptist Church Rev. Aubrey C. Lewis Pastor 1415 Gallatin Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-3851 P: (202) 726-5940 Sunday Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sunday School: 9:15 a.m. Holy Communion: 11:00 a.m., 3rd Sun. Bible Institute Wednesday - 1:30 pm Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 12:00 Noon

St. Matthews Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington Pastor Worshiping Location Knights of Columbus - 1633 Tucker Road Fort Washington, MD 20744 (240) 838-7074 Order of Services Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 am Sunday School: 9:00 am Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer / Bible Study: 6:15 pm - 7:20 pm (Tuesday)

Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 A.M. Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Holy Communion1st Sunday: 10:00 A.M. Prayer Service: Wednesday at 6:30 P.M. Bible Study: Wednesday at 7:00 P.M.

Mount Moriah Baptist Church Dr. Lucius M. Dalton, Senior Pastor

King Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Daryl F. Bell Pastor 2324 Ontario Road, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 232-1730 Sunday School – 9:30 am Sunday Worship Service – 11:00 am Baptismal Service – 1st Sunday – 9:30 am Holy Communion – 1st Sunday – 11:00 am Prayer Meeting & Bible Study – Wednesday -7:30 pm

Lincoln Park United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Diane Dixon Proctor, Pastor 1301 North Carolina Ave. N E Washington, D C 20002 202 543 1318 lpumconthegrow@gmail.com www.lpumcdc.org Sunday worship 10: am Holy Communion first Sunday 10: am Sunday school 9: am Bible Study each Wednesday @ 12 noon and 6:30pm Motto: “A CHURCH ON THE GROW”.

Eastern Community Baptist Church

Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Clinton W. Austin Pastor 2409 Ainger Pl.,SE – WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884 – Office (202) 678-0885 – Fax “Come Grow With Us and Establish a Blessed Family” Sunday Worship 7:30am & 10:45am Baptism/Holy Communion 3rd Sunday Family Bible Study Tuesdays – 6:30pm Prayer Service Tuesdays – 8:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchurchdc.org

Sermon On The Mount Temple Of Joy Apostolic Faith

Rev. Dr. George C. Gilbert SR. Pastor

623 Florida Ave.. NW • WDC. 20001 Church (202) 667-3409 • Study (202) 265-0836 Home Study (301) 464-8211 • Fax (202) 483-4009

4504 Gault Place, N.E. Washington, D.C 20019 202-397-7775 – 7184

Sunday Worship Services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Holy Communion: Every First Sunday Intercessory Prayer: Monday – 7:00-8:00 p.m. Pastor’s Bible Study: Wednesday –7:45 p.m. Midweek Prayer: Wednesday – 7:00 p.m. Noonday Prayer Every Thursday

9:30AM. Sunday Church School 11:00 Am. Sunday Worship Service The Lord’s Supper 1st Sunday Wednesday 7:00pm Prayer & Praise Services 7:30pm. Bible Study Saturday before 4th Sunday Men, Women, Youth Discipleship Ministries 10:30am A Christ Centered Church htubc@comcast.net

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

2616 MLK Ave., SE • Washington, DC 20020 Office 202-889-3709 • Fax 202-678-3304

Kelechi Ajieren Coordinator

Sunday Apostolic Worship Services 11:00 A.M and 5:00 P.M

Early Worship Service 7:30a.m Worship Service 10:45a.m. New Members Class 9:30a.m. Communion and Feet Wash Holy Communion : 1st Sunday -10:45a.m 4th Sunday at 5:00 P.M Church School 9:30a.m. Prayer, Praise and Bible Study: Prayer/Seeking Wednesday 7p.m Wednesday at 8:00 P.M. Bible Study : Saturday: 11a.m. Baptism: 4th Sunday – 10:45a.m Apostolic in Doctrine, Pentecostal in Experience, Holiness in Living, Uncompromised and Unchanged. “Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a The Apostolic Faith is still alive –Acts 2:42 Multitude of Souls to Christ”

New Commandment Baptist Church

Sunday Worship Services: 7:45 am and 10:45 am Holy Communion: 1st Sundays at 7:45 am and 10:45 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Prayer & Praise Service: Tuesdays at 12 noon and 6:30 pm Bible Study: Tuesdays at 1 pm and 7 pm Youth Bible Study: Fridays at 7 pm

Service and Times: Early Morning Message 7:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 AM Sunday Church School 9:00 AM Holy Communion 1st Sunday 7:30 AM & 10:00 AM Prayer, Praise and Testimony Wednesday 7:00 PM Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 PM

Services: Sunday Worship 11 AM Sunday School 10 AM Wednesday Mid-Week Worship, Prayer & Bible Study - Wed. 7 PM

Web: www.mountmoriahchurch.org Email: mtmoriah@mountmoriahchurch.org

“Real Worship for Real People” Website: www.easterncommunity.org Church Email Address: ecc@easterncommunity.org

“A Church Where Love Is Essential and Praise is Intentional”

Shiloh Baptist Church

Peace Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Michael T. Bell 712 18th Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Phone 202-399-3450/ Fax 202-398-8836 Sunday Morning Worship Service 7:15 am & 10:50 am Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Morning Worship Service 10:50am Wednesday Prayer & Testimonies Service 7:30pm Wednesday School of the Bible 8:00pm Wednesday - Midweek Prayer Service 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm “The Loving Church of the living lord “ Email Address pbcexec@verizon.net

First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church

1864-2014

Rev. Alonzo Hart Pastor

Rev. Dr. Wallace Charles Smith Pastor

Rev. Reginald M. Green, Sr., Interim Pastor

621 Alabama Avenue, S.E. • Washington, D.C. 20032 P: (202) 561-1111 F: (202) 561-1112

917 N St. NW • Washington, DC 20001 (202) 232-4294

9th & P Street, N.W. • W. D.C. 20001 (202) 232-4200

602 N Street NW • Washington, D.C. 20001 Office:(202) 289-4480 Fax: (202) 289-4595

The Church Where GOD Is Working.... And We Are Working With GOD

Sunrise Prayer Services - Sunday 7:00 a.m.

Sunday Morning Prayer Service: 8:00 a.m. Sunday Church School: 9:15 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 10:40 a.m. Third Sunday Baptismal & Holy Communion:10:30 a.m. Tuesday Church At Study Prayer & Praise: 6:30 p.m.

Morning Worship: 8:00 a.m Church School : 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:55 a.m. Bible Study, Thursday: 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting,Thursday : 7:30 p.m.

Theme: “The Kingdom Focused Church” Matthew 6:33 and Mathew 28:18-20, KJV

Sunday Service: 10 am Sunday School for all ages: 8:30 am 1st Sunday Baptism: 10: am 2nd Sunday Holy Communion: 10 am Tuesday: Bible Study: 6:30 pm Prayer Meeting: 7:45 pm

Email: stmatthewsbaptist@msn.com Website: www.stmatthewsbaptist.org

Motto: : “Where God is First and Where Friendly People Worship”

Elder Herman L. Simms, Pastor

13701 Old Jericho Park Road Bowie, MD. 20720 (301) 262-0560

150 Years of Service

Christ Embassy DC

6839 Eastern Avenue, R1 Takoma Park, MD 20912 (202) 556-7065

8213 Manson Street Landover, MD 20785 Tel: (301) 322-9787 Fax: (301) 322-9240

Salem Baptist Church

Dr. Earl D. Trent Senior Pastor

Dr. C. Matthew Hudson, Jr, Pastor

Rev. Stephen E. Tucker Senior Pastor

Rehoboth Baptist Church

Holy Trinity United Baptist Church

5606 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747 301-735-6005

Damion M. Briggs Pastor

1636 East Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: 202-544-5588 Fax: 202-544-2964

Florida Avenue Baptist Church

Sunday Worship Services: 7:45am & 11:00am Sunday school For All Ages 9:30am Prayer Services Wednesday 11:30am & 6:45pm Bible Institute Wednesday at Noon & 7:45pm “Changing Lives On Purpose “ Email: Froffice@firstrising.org Website: www.firstrising.org

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 P.M. Friday Evening Service 7:00 P.M. ; Last Friday “…Giving Your Life a Meaning” www.Christembassydc.org

Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry Pastor 3000 Pennsylvania Ave.. S.E Washington, DC 20020 202 581-1500 Sunday Church School: 9:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 A.M. Monday Adult Bible Study: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Youth & Adult Activities: 6:30 P.M. Prayer Service Bible Study

Mt. Horeb Baptist Church Rev. Dr. H. B. Sampson, III Pastor 2914 Bladensburg Road, NE Wash., DC 20018 Office: (202) 529-3180 Fax: (202) 529-7738 Order of Services Worship Service: 7:30 a.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion: 4th Sunday 7:30 a.m. & 10:30a.m. Prayer Services: Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Wednesday 12 Noon Email:mthoreb@mthoreb.org Website:www.mthoreb.org For further information, please contact me at (202) 529-3180.

LEGAL NOTICES

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1317

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1281

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1323

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1282

Harold Chistopher Datcher Decedent

Administration No. 15 ADM 1295

Arnold James Decedent Johnny M. Howard 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

Ethel Mitchell, Wills and Trusts LLC 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 1118 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Lavern Ann James McCallum, whose address is 743 Gresham Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Arnold James who died on June 5, 2013 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Marcus Christopher Datcher, whose address is 16306 Epsilon Court, Bowie, MD 20716, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Harold Christopher Datcher who died on July 4, 2015 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Clarice G. Mumford Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Melvin A. Mumford, Jr., whose address is 5051 Just Street, NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Clarice G. Mumford who died on August 30, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Melvin A. Mumford, Jr. Personal Representative

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Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Lavern Ann James McCallum Personal Representative

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Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Marcus Christopher Datcher Personal Representative

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Mary L. Corley aka Mary Lee Corley Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Melvin N. Jones, whose address is 513 Jennings Mill Drive, Bowie, MD 20721, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Mary L. Corley aka Mary Lee Corley who died on August 31, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Melvin N. Jones Personal Representative

Anne Meister Register of Wills

Washington Informer

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131

Administration No. 2015 ADM 1274

Administration No. 2015 ADM 852

Administration No. 2015 ADM 856

Marc G. Gant aka Marc Gregory Gant Decedent

Jimmie Anderson Decedent

Aimee D. Griffin, Esq. The Griffin Firm, PLLC 5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Suite 440 Washington, DC 20015 Attorney

Johnny M. Howard Houston & Howard 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20036 Attorney

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS

Florence B. Gant-Frederick, whose address is 608 Hathaway Ct., Accokeek, MD 20607, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Marc G. Gant aka Marc Gregory Gant who died on July 25, 2015 with a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 12, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Lillie Pope, whose address is 702 Rittenhouse Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jimmie Anderson who died on April 29, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 12, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship.

Date of first publication: November 12, 2015

Florence B. Gant-Frederick Personal Representative

Lillie Pope Personal Representative

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Anne Meister Register of Wills

Washington Informer

Wayne Hamilton Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Ronald Hamilton, whose address is 13902 Castle Blvd. #301, Silver Spring, MD 20904, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Wayne Hamilton who died on September 21, 2015 without a Will, and will serve with Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May19, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 19, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: November 19, 2015 Ronald Hamilton Personal Representative

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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Tyra A. Mobley, whose address is 4972 Just St., NE, Washington, DC 20019, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Willie Mobley who died on July 28, 2015 without a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 12, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: November 12, 2015 Tyra A. Mobley Personal Representative

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Louise A. Covington Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT, NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE TO UNKNOWN HEIRS Rachel Covington-Banks, whose address is 16 Robertson Rd., East Windsor, NJ 08520, was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Louise A. Covington who died on June 14, 2015 with a Will, and will serve without Court supervision. All unknown heirs and heirs whose whereabouts are unknown shall enter their appearance in this proceeding. Objections to such appointment (or to the probate of decedent’s Will) shall be filed with the Register of Wills, D.C., 515 5th Street, N.W., Building A, Third Floor Washington, D.C. 20001, on or before May 12, 2016. Claims against the decedent shall be presented to the undersigned with a copy to the Register of Wills or filed with the Register of Wills with a copy to the undersigned, on or before May 12, 2016, or be forever barred. Persons believed to be heirs or legatees of the decedent who do not receive a copy of this notice by mail within 25 days of its first publication shall so inform the Register of Wills, including name, address and relationship. Date of first publication: November 12, 2015 Rachel Covington-Banks Personal Representative

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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Probate Division Washington, D.C. 20001-2131 2015 INT 464 In re: Walter E. Fauntroy An Adult NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF A CONSERVATOR OR ENTRY OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed by Dorothy Simms Fauntroy asking for Entry of a Protective Order and naming Walter E. Fauntroy as the subject of the proceeding and as a person who allegedly; has disappeared. A hearing has been set to consider the petition on the 20th day of January 2016 at 10:00a.m. in courtroom A-51 before Judge Canan of the Probate Division of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Building A, 515 5th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, to consider whether to grant the relief requested. At the hearing, the Court will hear from all parties and persons entitled to participate and may take testimony on the issues presented. The Court may appoint a limited or general conservator, or enter a protective order, if there is clear and convincing evidence that such appointment or protective order is warranted. A general or limited conservator may be responsible for some or all of the subject’s financial affairs and entry of a protective order may affect some or all of the property of the subject. The subject is entitled to the following rights: to respond in writing to the petition; to have an attorney appointed and to appear personally or through counsel; to participate at the hearing, present evidence and cross-examine witnesses; to conduct discovery with the Court’s permission; to have the hearing open or closed to the public; and to receive copies of pleadings filed by other parties. First date of publication: November 12, 2015 TRUE TEST COPY Anne Meister Register of Wills Washington Informer

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EDELMAN from Page 26 owned or captained slave ships and slave labor was used for some of the school’s construction. Brown is far from alone. In his groundbreaking 2013 book, “Ebony & Ivy: Race, Slavery, and the Troubled History of America’s Universities,” Massachusetts Institute of Technology scholar Craig Steven Wilder documented many of these connections. In the book’s prologue he says: “In short, American colleges were not innocent or passive beneficiaries of conquest and colonial slavery . . . The academy never stood apart from American slavery — in fact, it stood beside church and state as the third pillar of a civilization built on bondage.” The nation’s oldest colleges depended on direct and indirect wealth from slavery and the slave trade. Slaves helped build many university buildings including some at Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia. Students sometimes brought slaves to college to serve them, as George Washington’s stepson did when he attended King’s College in New York City, now Columbia University. Many university founders and early presidents owned personal slaves including Dartmouth, Harvard, the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and more, and some colleges owned slaves. William and Mary, one of the slave -owning colleges, produced one of the most awful stories Wilder shares — that of founding trustee the Rev. Samuel Gray, who “murdered an enslaved child for running away”: “Rev. Gray struck the boy on the head, drawing blood, and then put a hot iron to the child’s

be strengthened with more patronage. Unfortunately, African-Americans spend less than 10 percent of our income with Black businesses. While there are “reasons,” there are also reasons we should go out of our way to support Black business. Supporting Black business generates jobs in our communities, which means providing opportunities for some of the young people who desperately need employment. According to a Gallup consumer survey, Americans plan to spend $830 on gifts this year, 15 percent more than we spent in 2014 and more than any year since 2007. My snarly

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ASKIA from Page 27 Still, plain Ole Americans by the millions (those sucker lemmings) seem to be eager to waste this country’s blood and treasure, to “defend our way of life.” What way of life? Tail-gate parties? Our freedom to go to either Wendy’s or McDonald’s, or even Hooters, if we like? A war of Armageddon to go to Hooters? We’ve got the “Three Ms”: the Marines, the mercenaries and the missionaries, and we’re not afraid to use them, perhaps to our ruin. On to the Islamic State, which obeys none of the rules of civilized modern states and which is hardly anything like an Islamic entity, I also say: “Not in my name.” Islam’s Holt Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)

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the manifesto. In the coming days, we need to thank those mayors and others who are supporting the refugees. We have to put on notice those political opportunists that seek to take away basic human rights.” Gerald Stansbury, Maryland’s NAACP state conference president, released a statement Friday, Nov. 20 for Hogan to simply help those less fortunate. “We have seen this before in all too many cases, from the Haitians who were forced to leave their homes after the 2010 earthquake,” he said. “The NAACP Maryland State Conference of Branches strongly urges Governor Hogan to rethink his position and to welcome the Syrian refugees and let them know that they have reached a safe harbor. We must ban together to demonstrate compassion and common sense and not succumb to the politics of fear.” WI

good White students — struggle to pay excessive tuition and fees, too often ending up buried under massive loans, which will hem them in for decades. On Saturday afternoons, those of us who are sports fans choose to root for our teams based on uniform color rather than skin color. This was not always so. It’s a change in American culture that deserves celebration. And it teaches us a lesson for the rest of society, because young African Americans can compete and excel when the playing field is level, when the rules are public, when the goals are transparent, when the referees are fair. Our sports playing fields are level, and our teams are diverse,

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taught his followers 1,400 years ago certain “rules of engagement” or commands of war, including: “Don’t kill those who have surrendered,” “Don’t destroy a temple or a church,” “Don’t kill a sick person,” “Don’t kill old people,” “Don’t kill a monk or a priest,” “Don’t kill those who run away,” “Don’t kill a woman,” “Don’t disfigure the dead,” “Don’t kill a child,” “Don’t enforce Islam,” “Be good to the prisoners and feed them,” and “Don’t cut a tree.” Many of these rules are incorporated in what’s considered the Geneva Convention’s universal declaration of rights in war. All U.S. military personnel are taught similar rules in boot camp. The Islamic state, from its acolytes Boko Haram to al-Qaida and the al Nusra front, violates these basic tenets every sin-

gle day. Not in my name, though. So, just like Osama bin Laden’s failed appeal to Muslims to join him and rise up in jihad against the West after the 9-11 attacks, which was countered by President George W. (for worst in history) Bush, who called on Americans to loose the dogs of war, we are at such a moment in time once again. We can all see what following Bush and his cronies — Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld, who never served a day in the military — earned for this country, and it ain’t good. It’s mayhem and the birth of the Islamic State in the chaos that Bush’s failed “shock and awe” war in Iraq created. Americans, follow that path at your own peril. But to be sure, not in my name! WI

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